Diesel Technician

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd; Nelson; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and skills-based pay

Regular reviews and performance check‑

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Growth within Sime Motors group

Job summary

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd is seeking a hands-on Heavy Vehicle Technician to diagnose and repair mechanical issues on heavy‑duty trucks, using cutting‑edge diagnostic tools, and to conduct routine maintenance and inspections.

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will mentor apprentices, collaborate with experienced pros, and be prepared for rostered Saturday work and after‑hours callouts, with travel for work and training as required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with heavy-duty trucks.
• A strong commitment to safety and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to tackle challenges head-on.
• Ideally, a Class 5 HT license (we can help you get it!).
• NZQA in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues on heavy‑duty trucks using diagnostic tools.
• Conduct routine maintenance, service, and inspections to keep trucks performing well.
• Collaborate with experienced pros and mentor apprentices.

Skills

Hands-on experience with heavy-dutytr

Safety consciousness

Problem-solving skills

Class 5 HT license support

NZQA in Heavy Road Transport

Education

NZQA in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment

Job description

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Truckstops is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sime Motors. Established in 1984, Truckstops has provided unparalleled after-sales parts and service support to the road transport industry for over 30 years. With 20 nationwide branches supporting Hino, Mack, Renault, and Volvo Truck & Bus, we have grown to become the largest supplier of truck & bus parts and workshop services in New Zealand.

The Role

Reporting to the Service Manager, you'll diagnose and repair mechanical issues using cutting-edge diagnostic tools, and conduct routine maintenance, service, and inspections to keep our trucks performing at their best. You'll collaborate with experienced pros, mentor apprentices, and continuously grow your skills.

This is a minimum 40 hours a week with a rostered Saturday. There is also an expectation to work after hours callouts as needed on a rostered basis, and flexibility to travel for work and training as and when required.

Why Choose Us?

Along with a suite of benefits to select from to suit your needs from 100+ retailers and in-house purchasing, we also offer:

• Competitive pay with a skills-based pay scale - You learn, we pay!
• Regular annual reviews and quarterly check-ins are a minimum to make sure you're being recognized for your growth and achievements.
• Top tech awards to champion YOU!
• Personal & career development courses - we support your upskilling and development, both on the job and in your personal life.
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team where we share knowledge, help each other out, and always have each other's backs.
• Opportunities for career growth - within Truckstops and across the entire SimeMotors group!

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on experience with heavy-duty trucks
• A strong commitment to safety and a proactive mindset
• Excellent problem-solving skills to tackle challenges head-on
• Ideally, a Class 5 HT license (we can help you get it!)
• NZQA in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment
• Reliability and willingness to commit to the team

Don't miss this chance to become a key member in delivering top-tier services for Truck Stops and Sime Motors.

Check us out atwww.truckstops.co.nzand our wider group atwww.simemotors.co.nz