Diesel Mechanic

Ashburton District Council; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting business in the Ashburton area seeks a motivated Serviceman/Mechanic to handle all mechanical needs, from servicing agricultural machinery to vehicle maintenance. The candidate should have a minimum of 3 years' experience, a full driver's licence, and flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends. This role offers a dynamic workload with potential for growth and includes perks such as a company vehicle and mobile phone.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in mechanical/vehicle servicing.
• Full driver's licence required.
• Must be motivated, self-starter, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, mechanical repairs and maintenance of agricultural machinery and vehicles.
• Fault finding and diagnostics.
• Inspecting and record keeping.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical repairs

Maintenance

Education

Proven practical knowledge in mechanical/vehicle servicing

Job description

T A Contracting Ltd is a Silage and Slurry Contracting business based in the Ashburton area.We are after a motivated and enthusiastic Serviceman/Mechanic to join our small team that takes pride in their work.The successful candidate will be responsible for all of our mechanical requirements both in the workshop and out in the field. The work will be varied and the applicant must be flexible when urgent works arrives.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to;

• Servicing, mechanical repairs and maintenance of agricultural machinery and company fleet vehicles
• Fault finding and diagnostics
• Inspecting and record keeping

The successful applicant must be a motivated self-starter, physically capable with a positive attitude and be able to work unsupervised. Must be able to work in a team as well as independently. You will have the ability to work to deadlines and be able to build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally. Proven practical knowledge and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a mechanical/vehicle servicing role is a must.A full driver’s licence is required.

Hours generally 8am – 5pm, but due to contracting the applicant must be available for some weekend work and the occasional after hours call out. Guarantee minimum hours of 40 hours per week.

For the successful applicant we offer an excellent remuneration, recognising experience and skills along with a company vehicle and mobile phone.

If this sounds like you and you enjoy a challenge and diverse workload then we want to hear from you!

Apply online for this role or contact Jodan for more information.