We’re on the lookout for an Area Maintenance Manager to join our Maintenance team. Based in Hamilton, Hawkes Bay or Palmerston North for the right person, this is a chance to be part of a high performing team that’s critical to keeping TR Group’s fleet operating at its best.

Our Area Maintenance Manager's play a crucial role in ensuring our fleet is performing at its optimum with little to no downtime. Success in this role comes from building strong relationships with our suppliers and customers around the country and ensuring our high expectations around systems and processes, maintenance and compliance are achieved. Expertise in diesel mechanics and strong leadership skills will be instrumental in managing the maintenance and repair activities for our fleet. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the success of our operations.

 About The Role:

• Jointly manage the fleet maintenance program to maximise customer satisfaction, manage costs and optimise vehicle lifespan and residual value

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers to ensure excellent service and collaboration

• Actively oversee the assigned region, including supplier performance meetings and managing maintenance risks

• Assist in creating and implementing company maintenance policies

• Proactively monitor and manage maintenance costs within set policies, identifying potential areas for improvement

• Gain in depth knowledge of TR Group equipment, including brands, components and applications

• Provide support to the team, customers and service providers, including being available outside normal work hours when required

• Ensure vehicle safety through proactive and preventative measures, maintaining high standards

• Manage supplier performance and ensure quality maintenance work is delivered

• Address customer maintenance queries and ensure their equipment is serviced efficiently to minimise downtime

About You:

• Proven expertise in diesel mechanics, particularly within the heavy transport industry

• Experience in supervisory or managerial roles within a maintenance department

• Strong leadership and team management skills, promoting collaboration and achieving results

• Excellent problem solving and diagnostic abilities to effectively address maintenance challenges

• Comprehensive knowledge of safety standards and compliance requirements in heavy transport maintenance

• Effective communication and reporting skills to engage with teams and customers

• Experience in budget management and cost control to drive operational efficiency

• Technical qualifications and certifications in diesel mechanics are preferred

If you’re ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role and help shape the future of our maintenance operations, we’d love to hear from you!

A little bit about us:

TR Group is a specialist in leasing, renting, and selling vehicles into the transport industry, as well as providing driver training support to transport operators. We have 17 branches across New Zealand and Australia, with a team of over 300 people.

Our vision is to do something extraordinary, and we challenge our team to take ownership of this every day.

We’re honest enough to know that we are a work in progress and we’re always looking to improve. If you want to be part of a company that challenges people to learn, grow and make a difference in yours and other people’s lives while achieving extraordinary results for our customers and team, we’d love for you to join us.

If you want to know more about us, check us out here: https://www.trgroup.co.nz/careers/

Applications close 17 April 2026