Workshop Assistant

ARE YOU... * Passionate about mechanics and engineering? * Someone with a great attitude and a willingness to learn? * A bit of a handy-man? If you are a bit of a whizz on the tools, have a helpful nature and the ability to take direction well, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! ABOUT US Be a part of a highly skilled team here at Lowes Industries! With over 50 years' operating in the industry, we are a fuel tanker manufacturing, servicing and engineering company who places great importance on our values and providing a great team culture for our team. ABOUT THE ROLE This full-time position requires a person who has a variety of skills and is able to assist our busy workshop team with whatever they may need. The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude and great communication skills as well as the ability to multi-task and take direction. We have a great team and consider attitude to be a key element in identifying the right candidate for this role. DUTIES * Assisting with the set up of work areas. * Receiving of job parts into the production area, and ensuring parts are stored clearly and neatly. * Operate a forklift to store and unload parts. * Collect stock/parts from the store. * Return unused project parts back to the store. * Assist with workshop activities where an additional pair of hands is required. * Pick up and deliver parts as required. * Adhering to workplace health and safety guidelines and following the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE * Experience in a similar role previously would be advantageous but is not necessarily required. * The successful candidate must have a current full New Zealand driver licence. * Must have a good attitude, be self-motivated and take direction well. * Must be reliable and the ability to work independently where required. * Must be physically fit and able to sustain physical work over eight hours or more. * Must have a good knowledge of and be able to use tools and carry out physical tasks as required. * Must have good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks while working in a fast-paced environment. * Must have excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with colleagues and managers. * A clear alignment with the company values is essential in order to ensure that all team members feel valued and respected and are motivated to achieve the required outcomes. BENEFITS AND PERKS :) * Great team culture! * Company health insurance after 6 months! If this sounds like you, please send your CV and Cover Letter to stefanie@lowes.nz. We look forward to hearing from you! Please only apply if you have the right to work in New Zealand and are currently located here (Only New Zealand residents, citizens or and current work visa holders will be considered).