Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Location: Auckland
Job Type: Temporary
Reference: 200256723_1730429542
Salary: NZ$45 - NZ$50 per hour + vehicle + full health insurance!
Zainab Ali
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A well-established family-owned business based in East Tamaki is seeking 2x qualified Diesel Mechanics.


These roles will be varied within their maintenance team to assist in servicing and repairs of heavy plant and equipment, small plant and equipment, and trucks. We need someone who can work not only within a team but also works well autonomously.


With two positions available, there will be one workshop-based position and one off-site position (company car and fuel card included for the off-site position).


As part of your role, you will be:

  • Servicing of diesel engines - both manual and automatic gearboxes
  • Pre-checks and road worthiness checking
  • Maintenance of service machinery as and when required
  • Servicing of Tractors, Farm Machinery, Forklifts, Diesel Engines and Road Diesel Engines
  • Be able to use hand and power tools


To be successful in this role:

  • You must be a trade qualified diesel mechanic
  • Minimum 3 years of experience servicing diesel engines including Japanese and European engines
  • Minimum 3 years experience servicing heavy civil machinery, including Caterpillar
  • Can think on your feet and confident in decision making
  • Confident in carrying out mechanical vehicle checks
  • Knowledge of auto electrics advantageous
  • Recognise problems and diagnose issues
  • Excellent communicator
  • Minimum Class 2 clean driving licence
  • Eligibility to work in New Zealand

What's in it for you:

  • Permanent position
  • Competitive hourly rate up to $50 an hour
  • Monday to Friday work, between 7.00 am to 4.00 pm
  • Working within a family owned and operated business
  • Phone allowance & Health insurance
  • Working with a dedicated team that ensure your Health and Safety are our number one priority

In addition, as part of the recruitment process, you must pass our pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and a Ministry of Justice criminal conviction check.


If you're interested in applying, hit apply now or call Zainab at 027 577 3172.


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