Leading Hand
11/23/2025
As the Leading Hand, you will provide leadership and support to a team of heavy diesel technicians while ensuring work efficiency, productivity, and quality. You will also perform hands-on work alongside your leadership duties.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
11-50 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
No description available for this Company.
Company :
Terra Industrial New Zealand LimitedPivotal role leading & guiding a team of techs
Generous hourly rate + overtime, medical ins and super
Career development opportunity into management
The role:
As the Leading Hand in our Silverdale operation, you will provide leadership and support to your small team of heavy diesel technicians working in the field. You will be responsible for ensuring work efficiency, productivity and quality, safety, coaching and mentoring, warranty claims and associated administrative work. You will also undertake your own on tools work and complete jobs alongside your leadership responsibilities.
The Silverdale operation covers the North Shore to Warkworth, and reports to our Whangarei Service Manager. Equipment from the construction industry makes up most of the work, but there is plenty of variety working in other industries as well.
What you get:
A competitive hourly rate plus allowances
Over time rates after 8 hours / day and weekends
A service vehicle
Our commitment to your health and safety
Up to 6% employer contribution to your super fund
Subsidised medical insurance
Purchasing privileges
A workplace that is guided by our values
Discount fuel card
All the PPE and uniform you require
Annual wellness check and flu jabs.
We are seeking:
A qualified and experienced heavy diesel technician
5+ years’ experience in our industry
An understanding of operational processes and systems
Experience leading, mentoring and coaching a team Is preferred but not essential.
This role requires you to work closely with other Terra staff to ensure our customers have a great experience every time, so top-notch communication and organisational skills are essential.
Please note: applications for this role will close on Sunday 7th December, but we will assess and progress on application, so don't delay in submitting your interest.
For more information please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 0800 CAT JOB (0800 228 562).
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