Join Bonney’s as an experienced Leading Hand Mechanic, responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily workflow of our skilled workshop team.

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You will ensure our fleet is well maintained, fit for purpose, and operating in full compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.

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This role requires strong communication skills and a patient, collaborative approach to build positive working relationships between the Workshop, Operations, Despatch, and Drivers.

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We are actively improving our systems and processes to support a consistent and traceable way of working across the business. This role will play a key part in supporting the implementation of new systems and technology.

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If you are ready for a challenge and the opportunity to grow your leadership capability within an established organisation, we would like to hear from you.

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The Role

• Lead and supervise Bonney’s workshop operations

• Ensure fleet reliability, safety, and compliance

• Manage people, workflow, and maintenance outcomes

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and organise the workshop team and workflow

• Schedule servicing, maintenance, and repairs

• Supervise mechanics and contractors

• Coordinate fleet maintenance programmes

• Maintain workshop organisation and housekeeping standards

• Provide operational and KPI reporting

• Support continuous improvement initiatives

• Ensure Worksafe, wellbeing, and policy compliance

 

Skills & Experience

• Trade-qualified heavy diesel mechanic

• Extensive experience in fleet or workshop leadership

• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability

• Proven people management and coaching skills

• Solid understanding of NZ transport and safety requirements

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

 

What We Offer

• Stable, long-term employment

• Leadership role in a well-established business

• Supportive, values-driven environment

• Opportunity to influence workshop performance and standards

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About us

Bonney’s is a trusted name in specialised bulk transport, packing and moving raw ingredients, packaging, and finished products through New Zealand’s supply chain.​

 

Our reputation is built on safety, reliability, and attention to detail, backed by a modern fleet of prime movers, trailers, tankers, curtain siders, and containers.​

 

We value professionalism, communication, and service as much as driving skill.​

 

We’re proud of the long-term partnerships we’ve built with customers across New Zealand and are committed to delivering a professional service every time.