Job reference - 39851
- Relevant collision repair or automotive refinshing qualification required
- $100,000 per annum for the right skills
- 70% hands on, 30% supervisory
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The employer
This is a superior facility located in Gisborne with modern collision repair straightening equipment, quality paint systems mixing technology, heating/ spray booths and a professional work environment among the region's best.
The company is open to local applications, others from within New Zealand willing to relocate, and may also consider a skilled migrant looking for a residency pathway at 1.5 times the median wage, subject to skills and experience.
The skills required
- Ability to work to a high standard
- Relevant NZ National Certificate in Collision Repair or Automotive Refinishing or offshore equivalent
- Prior collision repairs and automotive refinishing experience
- While experience across both skills is preferred, either or is of consideration
- Prior supervisory skills are essential
- Willingness to relocate - while it would be ideal for applicants to live in New Zealand already, the employer is accredited with Immigration NZ and would also consider candidates requiring a Work Visa or Visa Variation
The role
Supervising a medium sized and growing team, this role involves both hands on productive work either in the capacity of an automotive refinisher or collision repairer, or ideally a person competent across both trades.
You would work closely alongside the company owner and be a fair minded and capable supervisor. Your trade skills are required to be of a high standard, so too your communication skills and ability to deal directly with customers and suppliers where needed and to step up where required.
Remuneration and benefits
$48.50 per hour with potential additional bonuses and other benefits to be discussed. The employer is seeking a quality hire and a person who can be relied upon to help run the facility in his absence.
While the company is ideally seeking a New Zealand based applicant, they have also kept the option open to employ a skilled migrant, either in New Zealand or offshore. Skilled migrants on an AEWV or requiring a Variation of Conditions are advised, Automotive Employment NZ employs our own in-house licensed immigration adviser.
At current time we are advised that at the current median wage, which is subject to change, may provide a potential pathway to residency for those which consider this essential.
Preference will be given to New Zealand based applications but both the trade skills and supervisory experience outlined are essential.
How to apply
Applications from those wanting to relocate from elsewhere within NZ are welcome. If you are based offshore and wanting to move to New Zealand and meet the requirements - please APPLY NOW. We are able to assist you with your visa requirements making the process easy and seamless.
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