Senior Technician and Workshop Controller

Posted 14 August 2026
LocationCanterbury
Job type Permanent
DisciplineAutomotive TechnicianAutomotive
Reference1667478-0

Job description

Job reference - 1667478
  • Two positions available - Senior Technician and Workshop Controller
  • Senior Technician role offers a genuine pathway into a Foreman position
  • Respected dealership group with leading brands and strong career opportunities
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Two opportunities - one excellent career move
A busy and well-established dealership group workshop is looking to strengthen its team with two experienced automotive professionals.
 
There is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Automotive Technician with EV experience, offering the potential to progress into a Foreman role, as well as an on tools Workshop Controller to take responsibility for coordinating workshop workflow and supporting the technical team.
 
What's on offer
  • Competitive remuneration reflective of your skills and experience
  • Two positions available with genuine career progression
  • The Senior Technician role has the opportunity to move into a Foreman position
  • Work with evolving vehicle technology, including EVs
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Opportunity to join an established business with a strong reputation and a supportive and professional workshop environment
Senior Automotive Technician
This hands-on senior role suits an experienced technician confident with diagnostics, complex repairs and modern vehicle technology, including EV systems. You will carry out servicing, repairs and inspections while mentoring technicians, supporting workshop workflow and maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety and customer service.
 
You will be a trade-qualified technician with proven industry experience, strong EV/high-voltage and diagnostic skills, high standards of workmanship, good communication and teamwork skills, and the confidence to mentor others. A WOF licence is highly advantageous.
 
Importantly, this role provides an excellent opportunity for a Senior Technician who is ready to take the next step into a Foreman position.
 
Workshop Controller
As an on-tools Workshop Controller, you'll combine hands-on technical work with coordinating people, jobs and priorities to keep the workshop running smoothly.
 
You will manage technician workloads, monitor productivity and quality, support the team, liaise with Service Advisors and management, and ensure work is completed efficiently while maintaining strong operational and customer service standards.
 
A relevant automotive trade qualification with solid experience, ideally in a Workshop Controller, Foreman, or Senior Technician role, are required.
 
Strong workshop workflow and productivity knowledge, good technical and diagnostic understanding, excellent organisation and confident communication and leadership skills are required, along with a practical approach to problem-solving.
 
EV experience is highly regarded, as is a WOF licence.
 
Two roles. Real opportunity to progress.
Whether you're an experienced technician looking to step towards leadership or an established workshop professional ready to take control of day-to-day workflow, these positions offer the chance to make a real impact within a successful automotive operation.
 
How to apply
Applications from those wanting to relocate from elsewhere within NZ are welcome.
 
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