Workshop Foreman

A new opportunity for someone who wants to step into a leadership role based at the Christchurch Airport.

• Leadership role

• Christchurch Airport based

• Big, stable international organisation

About the role:

You, as Workshop Foreman will oversee the workshop team with servicing, repairs, and maintenance of the Avis Budget Group motor vehicles, ensuring they are completed in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner, and to the company standards within all appropriate laws and regulations while maintaining a safe environment.

You will perform duties and provide services which reflect the Company’s values. Essential duties and responsibilities, shown below, will vary accordingly based on the location, team size, brand and any specialised or specific requirements.

Key duties would include:

• This role will involve the assistance of running the workshop along with the Service manager.

• Helping with driving productivity within the two shops along with Service manager.

• Control of vehicle workshop yard.

• Overseeing tasks to be completed by teams including yard drivers.

• Control of warranty and service bookings with dealers, including the follow up and return of these vehicles.

• Quality control of panel repair return vehicles before returning to fleet.

• Ordering parts workshop stock and vehicle repair parts also controlling amount of stock carried and ensuring no obsolescent stock is being held unnecessarily.

• Internal training and supervision of workshop & yard staff.

• Ensuring OH&S safety standards are followed and adhered in the workshop and yard areas. All PPE is provided and used when required in the workshop.

• Ensuring the Servicing of vehicles is in line with manufacturers’ specifications and company standards, including supervising minor repairs and preventative maintenance checks on fleet vehicles (e.g. replacing fluids, changing oil/air filter, tyres, brakes etc.)

Other responsibilities would include:

• Completing Workshop Repair Orders

• Assisting and advising mechanics in the workshop on repairs specifically about diagnosing complex faults

• Answering phone enquiries and providing breakdown assistance and response when necessary.

• Liaising with external sublet repairers and coordinating repairs to ensure minimal downtime

• Preparing vehicles for handback and sales including the removal of fuel from sales vehicles.

• Testing and general servicing of workshop electrical and mechanical equipment for safety.

• Keeping accurate and on-time job records and recording of servicing history in Wizard

• Keeping and processing accident reports and quotes

• Dealing professionally with clients while carrying out duties.

• Management of the carpark to ensure minimal operation impacts.

• Assisting in administrative duties as required and maintenance of Wizard through organising and resetting contractor services.

• Lease and hand back vehicles inspections and organising repairs that are required on these vehicles and liaising with Fleet Department.

• Part stock control, Part interpretation and allocation upon delivery arrivals

• Having an in-depth knowledge of the worldwide reservation system (Wizard) and an understanding of the current policies and procedures for Mechanics.

• Conducting work in a safe manner, complying with Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental policies, procedures and being familiar with emergency evacuation procedures to eliminate or minimise workplace health and safety risks.

• Adhering to Company Quality Assurance and Uniform Guidelines.

• Working efficiently and effectively in a team environment to maintain a culture of service excellence and accomplishing organisational goals under limited supervision

• Driving vehicles as required.

What we are looking for:

• Trade qualification in Motor Mechanics

• A Full Drivers’ license is required

• Experience within the car rental industry

• Previous experience in supervisory or leadership role with sound coaching and mentoring skills

• Demonstrated understanding and use of Customer Service and Sales techniques and processes

• Excellent verbal and written skills

• Knowledge of OSH&E legislation

• Excellent problem-solving abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of Avis Budget computer system

• Comprehensive knowledge of Avis Budget policies and procedures

So, what’s in it for you?

• Competitive pay

• Uniform

• Parking provided

• Leadership role

• Employee discounts on car rental across Avis Budget Group and our partners including access to discounts and offers from retailers and big brands.

• Full training provided to help you achieve your goals & reach your potential.

If you want to be a part of ensuring our workshop performs at the highest standards then don’t hesitate to put an application forward straight away.

About Avis Budget Group

We don't just rent cars. We're changing the way people move. Across our world-famous brands - Avis, Budget, Zipcar, and Apex - we're leading the way for the global mobility industry.

Our brands represent a mobility ecosystem of more than 11,000 locations in approximately 180 countries. With more than 70 years of experience in managing global fleets and with one of the largest fleets of connected cars in the world, we are committed to innovation and are moving the future of mobility forward.