• Los Angeles, CA
    6 days ago

    Job Description

    Operate Your Own Business While Keeping New Zealand Moving

    Turn Your Automotive Expertise into a Successful Independent Business

    Are you an experienced automotive technician, mechanic, roadside service provider, fleet maintenance specialist, or business owner looking for the next stage of your career?

    We're seeking commercially minded contractors who can combine strong technical capability with excellent customer service to deliver professional roadside assistance services in the Auckland urban area.

    This is more than just a mechanical role. It's an opportunity to operate and grow your own independent service business while being supported by New Zealand's most awarded roadside assistance network.

    If you enjoy solving problems, helping people, working independently and taking ownership of business performance, we'd like to hear from you.

    About the Opportunity

    As an AA Battery Van Contractor, you'll provide roadside assistance to members and customers experiencing battery-related breakdowns and mobility issues.

    You will be responsible for managing your own business operations while delivering a high standard of professional roadside support, including:

    • Battery testing and replacement
    • Vehicle diagnostics and fault finding
    • Customer service and incident resolution
    • Safe and professional roadside operations

    Every day presents a different challenge requiring technical expertise, sound judgement, problem-solving ability and exceptional customer care.

    Who This Role Suits

    This opportunity is ideally suited to people who have experience in:

    Business Ownership & Self-Employment

    • Operating a small business
    • Trades-based contracting
    • Mobile service operations
    • Owner-driver businesses
    • Franchise ownership
    • Field service management
    • Service delivery businesses

    You understand what it takes to manage customers, control costs, maintain equipment, schedule work and operate a profitable business.

    Automotive & Technical Backgrounds

    • Qualified Automotive Technicians
    • Automotive Electricians
    • Heavy Vehicle Technicians
    • Diesel Mechanics
    • Fleet Maintenance Technicians
    • Roadside Service Providers
    • Mechanical Tradespeople
    • Diagnostic Technicians

    Transferable technical skills and practical problem-solving experience are highly valued.

    What You'll Bring

    Successful mobile breakdown contractors typically possess:

    Strong technical aptitude and fault-finding ability

    A customer-first mindset

    Confidence working independently and making decisions under pressure

    Safe operating practices and high personal standards

    Strong time management and organisational skills

    The ability to manage workload, finances and business performance

    Professional communication skills

    A commitment to delivering exceptional member and customer experiences

    Why Consider This Opportunity?

    Build Your Own Business

    Operate your own independent contracting business while accessing a steady flow of work.

    Diverse and Challenging Work

    No two breakdowns are the same. Every day provides new technical and customer service challenges.

    Make a Genuine Difference

    You will assist people during stressful and often unexpected situations, providing solutions when they need them most.

    Leverage Your Skills

    Use your automotive knowledge, diagnostic capability and practical experience in a role that rewards initiative, resourcefulness and professionalism.

    Work Independently

    Enjoy autonomy over your day while managing your own business operations and performance.

    Be Recognised for Results

    Your success is driven by the quality of service you provide, the relationships you build and the professionalism you bring to every interaction.

    Preferred Qualifications and Experience

    While not essential, preference may be given to applicants with:

    • Automotive trade qualifications
    • Automotive electrical qualifications
    • Diagnostics and fault-finding experience
    • Mobile service experience
    • Roadside assistance experience
    • Small business ownership experience
    • Customer service and service delivery experience
    • Experience operating as a contractor or self-employed tradesperson

    Are You Ready?

    If you're looking for an opportunity that combines technical expertise, customer service, operational excellence and business ownership, we want to hear from you.

    Bring your automotive knowledge, entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to exceptional service and build a rewarding business helping our members across New Zealand.

    Apply today and take the next step toward operating a successful roadside assistance business.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLos Angeles, CA

    Skills

    • Automotive Industryunmatched
    • Automotive Repair and Maintenanceunmatched
    • Business Operationsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Customer Service Operationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Diesel Engineunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • On Site Supportunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Professional Servicesunmatched
    • QoS (Quality of Service)unmatched
    • Service Deliveryunmatched
    • Small Businessunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vehicle Fleetsunmatched

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