The Opportunity
As a Senior Autoglass Technician (Leading Hand) at Smith&Smith® Taupo, you’ll take the lead in delivering high-quality vehicle glass repair, replacement, and recalibration services – while guiding and mentoring a skilled team of technicians.
This role requires hands-on leadership and technical expertise within our team. You’ll coach and mentor team members, ensuring our brand’s reputation for exceptional customer service is upheld in the community. Working in partnership with the Area Manager, you’ll contribute to the smooth, efficient day-to-day operations and ensure our service standards remain consistent.
We offer career development and experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
Our technicians get opportunities for paid short-term overseas assignments – this year alone, we’ve had team members working in Australia and Sweden! You’ll also get a chance to earn while you learn, completing a nationally recognised qualification on the job – all paid for.
Join us and play a key role in maintaining our commitment to safety, quality, and service excellence across New Zealanders.
Location: Smith&Smith® Taupo (28 Oruanui Street, Taupō Town Centre)
Hours: 40 hours, rostered across the week.
What we’re looking for
At least 2 years' work experience as Technician, experience with Auto repair, replacement and ADAS calibration, alternatively trade based experience with high attention to detail will be considered.
Proven leadership and teamwork skills, with the ability to keep daily operations running, smoothly and efficiently.
A coaching mindset, offering regular feedback, celebrating strengths, and supporting continuous improvement.
A passion for delivering authentic customer experiences, aligned with our brand and Values.
Hands-on expertise in automotive glass repair, with a commitment to quality and enthusiasm for promoting our value-added services.
Physical capability to repetitively lift heavy items (25kg) during a normal working day.
Proficiency with technology and operational systems, including the ability to learn new tools and processes quickly.
NCEA Level 2 in English and Math or equivalent.
Fluent English with clear and excellent verbal communication skills.
A clean, full New Zealand driver’s licence.
Full, unrestricted rights to work in New Zealand.
Must be willing to complete a drug and alcohol pre-employment test as part of our selection process.
What we offer
Empowering leadership – Work with leaders who support, encourage, and help you grow. Full training towards a National Certificate in Automotive Reglazing (Level 3) NZQF and ongoing support to develop your knowledge, confidence and experience.
Top-quality gear – We’ll provide your workwear and access to industry-leading tools and equipment.
About us – Belron New Zealand (Smith&Smith®, Laser® and Exceed)
Belron® is the world's leading vehicle glass repair and replacement group, operating in 40 countries across 6 continents, and home to 26000 employees.
Our New Zealand operations consist of three well-respected brands in the market being Smith&Smith®, Laser® and Exceed. Smith&Smith® is New Zealand’s leading Automotive Vehicle Glass Repair and Replacement specialist; Laser is New Zealand’s leading Plumbing and Electrical brand and Exceed is a leader in repairing door and window hardware.
At Belron New Zealand, you’ll be joining a whānau where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are. We believe in recognising and rewarding the contributions of our team members, offering competitive pay rates, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing opportunities for development. We also take our role in society seriously and are proud to have been awarded Gold 2023 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating for the past seven years – putting us in the top 5% of global companies rated by EcoVadis for our social, environmental, and ethical performance.
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