The Company:
Our client is New Zealand’s market leader in the installation, service, and repair of dental and medical equipment, and have more than 50 years of trusted service. With a strong nationwide client base and consistent year-on-year growth, they deliver essential technical services to clinics and DHB’s across the country.

Their Tauranga branch is now seeking a motivated Senior Technician who is ready to step into a Branch Manager / Workshop Lead role. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity with clear career growth.

This is not just a workshop job, it’s a chance to take ownership, drive service standards, and oversee branch-level operations. You’ll still work on the tools, but now with the autonomy to lead and influence how the team operates day to day.

The Role:

  • Lead a small team of technicians in troubleshooting, maintenance, commissioning and repair services

  • Oversee day-to-day operations, coordinating resources to manage workload effectively.

  • Perform hands-on technical work, predominantly in the workshop with occasional onsite work.

  • Act as the escalation point for BOP technicians.

  • Plan and prioritise work schedules and including preventative maintenance work.

  • Manage inventory and resources, including consumables, parts, tools, and equipment.

  • Provide support to technicians, with training, guidance, and performance feedback.

  • Drive best practice in service delivery and identify process improvements to enhance efficiency.

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, demonstrating a high level of service

  • Fulfil branch administration, compliance and reporting.

  • Ensuring service excellence and fostering long-term client relationships

  • This hands-on role which involves technical work, team leadership and operational duties. 


What We're Looking For:

While previous Team Leadership, Supervisory or Workshop Management experience is beneficial, we also welcome applications from Senior Technicians that are looking to step up into a leadership role.

Ideally you will come from the dental, or medical equipment industry, however those from a comparable electro- mechanical industry are encouraged to apply.


About You:

  • Solid hands-on experience in electromechanical systems

  • Experience with dental or medical equipment is ideal

  • Related experience in commercial appliances, coffee machines, or as an electrician will also be considered

  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent communication, time management, and leadership potential

  • Enjoys both hands-on work as well as office/ operations / leadership responsibilities.

  • Current EST qualification (preferred but not essential)

Why this Role?

  • Join a stable, well-established business with long-term clients and strong values

  • Step into a leadership role while remaining hands-on with technical work

  •  Develop leadership experience as you take ownership of a growing branch

  •  Salary range between $95K - $120K + Company vehicle.

 

How to Apply: Please send your resume to lisa@kingsrecruitment.co.nz or call to have a confidential chat on 09 600 5155.

 Please note that you must be in New Zealand, with legal working rights to be considered for this role. 

Also note that only those shortlisted will be contact and this will happen within one week of your application.

Employer Request: “We prefer a video profile with your application - it helps us get to know you better and may increase your chances of being shortlisted.”

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