Support workshop operations and ensure accurate handling of parts from receipt to dispatch

Hands-On Workshop Assistant

Ideal for curious and mechanically minded people.

Interesting and meaningful work across New Zealand industries.

Career progression opportunities – great success stories!

Salary + incentive + group discounts.

Motion is a business operating across the Asia Pacific region including New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, and Singapore who provide a range of industrial products and engineering services to industry to keep the world moving!

We are in growth mode with a clear 2027 growth strategy to expand our reach into industry across the region. Motion is investing in the capability and development of our people to enable the delivery of this growth strategy, meaning plenty of opportunity to work and develop your skills and knowledge.

What kind of work may be involved?

  • Deliver a customer focused service for all activities to each business unit
  • Monitor and order workshop consumables
  • Manage inwards goods, put away stock orders
  • Prepare and paint gearboxes
  • Maintain stock integrity, stock take
  • Quality control of inward and outward jobs
  • Packing and dispatching of goods
  • Maintain workshop tools
  • Load and unload trucks with fork hoist
  • Actively promote and be involved in maintaining a safe working environment in accordance with the latest OSH requirements and company policy

Ideal skills and experience:

  • Physically fit and able to lift small to large objects (minimum 20kgs).
  • Valid NZ driver's license.
  • Fork hoist license. Can provide training if needed
  • Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements in an industrial environment.
  • Able to work independently, use initiative and develop smart ways of handling product.
  • Team player attitude.

What is in it for you?

  • Attractive package and tools of the trade.
  • The opportunity to join a progressive global company.
  • Ongoing training and career development; we genuinely care about supporting you to reach your full potential.
  • An inclusive culture that embraces the diversity of our people.
  • Free flu shots and counseling services with our Employee Assistance Program.

We are a company who values relationships, therefore we need this role to always work to foster and maintain trusted relationships across all levels of our business and seek to support and add value to our store network, managers, and leaders.

We focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process, and new growth opportunities for our people.

What are you waiting for, submit your expression of interest and let's get your career in motion!

MOTION is an equal-opportunity employer. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or have relevant work Visa requirements.

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