About us
Aimex Limited is a leading provider of marine engineering solutions. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, we take pride in our team's expertise and dedication to safety for our clients.
About the role
We are currently seeking an experienced skilled hands-on Workshop Manager to join our team and drive excellence in our workshop operations.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will play a crucial role in our business, and this position suits a highly organised individual with the ability to work collaboratively and lead the workshop team. You will need to lead by example, have a safety-first approach, be agile, versatile, accurate, and efficient. Your responsibilities include engaging with customers, upholding our workshop service standards, and ensuring jobs are managed in the most cost-effective manner and are completed within company financial objectives and budgets.
This is a fast-paced environment with a variety of projects to work on.
Responsibilities:
· Supervise day to day operations of the workshop, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks
· Allocate resources effectively, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to optimize workshop productivity and meet project deadlines.
· Foster a supportive and safety-conscious work environment for the team.
· Implement and maintain quality control standards to ensure high-quality service delivery and adherence to safety regulations.
· Provide technical expertise and support to resolve complex technical issues and challenges faced by the workshop team.
· Build strong customer relationships with our key clients.
· Interact with clients to understand their requirements, provide technical advice, and ensure customer satisfaction through efficient service delivery.
· Communicate project plans ahead of time, to align to vessel schedules and ensure all customer interactions and decisions are communicated throughout the organisation.
· Document all activities accurately and manage paperwork processing
About you:
You will be an experienced leader with a passion for delivering great engineering solutions as well as investing in people so they are set up for success.
Education & experience:
· Experience leading teams in an operational workshop environment
· Trade qualified with practical mechanical engineering skills
In-depth knowledge of marine systems, engines, and equipment, with hands-on experience in maintenance and repair.
Be self-motivated and have a high standard of workmanship.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
Excellent communication skills to engage at all levels and build sustainable relationships with our diverse teams; your felt leadership skills will naturally bring others along the journey
Highly organised and able to deal with conflicting priorities and work under pressure
Champion of health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace
Good computer literacy and experience working systems, including Microsoft Office 365
Physical stamina and agility to work in a marine environment.
· Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
About us:
Aimex believes a great company is built by great people and this is an exciting role for an experienced leader who is passionate about driving excellence while being an accessible and approachable leader to the team.
Benefits:
Competitive rates commensurate with experience
Comprehensive training and development opportunities
A supportive and collaborative work environment
Based in sunny Nelson, with its stunning natural surroundings and vibrant community
THINK YOU'VE GOT THE RIGHT SKILLS? We offer a competitive hourly rate, a company vehicle for work-related tasks, tool and phone allowances, overtime rates and opportunities for professional development and training.
If this role sounds like it could provide your next challenge, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, why you're the ideal candidate for this role and wage expectation to ****** or call John Teece, Operations Manager for a confidential chat on 021 029 85309.
We look forward to reviewing your application. Please note, due to annual leave within the team, we will start shortlisting applications from 26 August 2024.
Only applicants who have an existing legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
