Qube

Workshop Assistant - Gisborne Port

Qube  •  Gisborne, NZ (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

What's on offer:

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • All equipment and PPE gear provided
  • Free health insurance plus other great staff benefits
  • Supportive team environment with career growth opportunities

About the Role:

As a Workshop Assistant, you’ll carry out cleaning, greasing, and basic maintenance across a range of port machinery including forklifts, excavators, loaders, and terminal equipment. You’ll also inspect equipment and report any damage, working closely with our mechanics to keep everything running smoothly. Ideal for a qualified mechanic wanting to step back from core mechanical work and support the workshop more broadly, or a newly qualified mechanic starting out.

Location: Gisborne

Status: Permanent role working Monday - Friday 0700 -1600

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support servicing and repairs during downtime
  • Clean, refuel, and inspect machinery
  • Record usage, hours, and maintenance tasks
  • Carry out greasing, lubrication, and basic upkeep
  • Assist with moving equipment and swapping attachments
  • Help keep workshop machinery in safe working condition

Who we're after:

  • NZQA Level 4 Automotive Heavy Engineering qualification (or NZQA‑recognised equivalent)
  • Proven experience working on heavy vehicles and machinery.
  • Understanding of hydraulic systems.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a small team.
  • Bring a positive, can-do attitude to the role.

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 14th June. 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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