Qube

Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Supervisor [Wellington Port]

Qube  •  Wellington, NZ (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

What's on offer:

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Full use company vehicle
  • All tooling and PPE gear provided
  • Free health insurance plus other great staff benefits
  • Become part of a supportive team environment

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to lead our Wellington Port Workshop, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality maintenance of heavy machinery and port equipment. This is a hands‑on leadership role, ideal for someone confident on the tools and capable of supervising day‑to‑day workshop operations.

You’ll be responsible for both mechanical work and leading a small team, with a strong focus on safety, planning, and operational delivery.

Location: Wellington Port

Status: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Lead day‑to‑day operations of our Wellington port workshop
  • Diagnose, service, repair, and maintain heavy plant (loaders, excavators, forklifts, trucks, and attachments)
  • Supervise and support a small mechanical team
  • Plan and prioritise work to meet operational requirements
  • Ensure all maintenance meets safety, quality, and compliance standards
  • Participate in rostered call‑outs as required

Who we're after:

  • NZQA Level 4 Automotive Heavy Engineering qualification (or NZQA‑recognised equivalent)
  • Proven experience maintaining and repairing heavy machinery
  • Strong leadership, organisation, and planning skills
  • A proactive self‑starter with a hands‑on approach
  • Strong safety mindset and commitment to Zero Harm

About us

Qube Ports NZ is a nationwide service provider offering a comprehensive range of cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing services, and IT solutions. Our pursuit of excellence empowers New Zealand exporters to compete effectively in global markets.

You must pass a pre-employment medical and drug test and be eligible to work in New Zealand. You will also need to pass a pre-employment ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check.

Applications close on 13th September. We will be reviewing candidates as they come in, so be sure to submit your application quickly.

Qube

About Qube

What we do is so much more than getting stuff from A to B.

Qube is Australia’s largest integrated provider of import and export logistics services, with a market capitalisation of around $6.5 billion (as of 30 June 2024) and a workforce of over 10,000 employees. With operations spanning over 200 locations across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia, wherever we are, we help to keep communities strong and the wheels of industry turning through our key supply chain infrastructure.

Our Operating Division comprises of two business units – Qube Logistics & Infrastructure and Qube Ports & Bulk. We also own a 50% interest in Patrick Terminals with the other 50% owned by Brookfield and its managed funds.

Together, we get people what they need, when they need it. Whether from here or a far-flung corner of the world it’s a job our people thrive on and are proud to excel at.

By combining what matters to us with what we value the most - integrity, reliability and inclusion – our vision is to be the best at what we do.

At Qube, we’re a team that wants all to thrive.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Sydney, AU
Year Founded
2011
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