Field Service Technician – Agricultural Diesel Mechanic

CLAAS Harvest Centre; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CLAAS Harvest Centre is looking for a skilled Field Service Technician specializing in agricultural diesel mechanics. The successful candidate will be responsible for comprehensive mechanical services, customer support, and machinery pre-assembly. Competitive salary and training opportunities are on offer.

Benefits

Training funding

Company vehicle

Career progression opportunities

Paid overtime and on-call payments

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Certified heavy diesel mechanic with comprehensive service and repair expertise.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Passionate about customer service and capable of both teamwork and independent work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical services, diagnostics, repairs, and in-field support.
• Pre-assemble machinery to support sales.
• Cultivate strong customer relationships.

Skills

Customer Service

Mechanical Expertise

Teamwork

Education

Certified Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Job description

Field Service Technician - Agricultural Diesel Mechanic

Ref: #920294

Why work with CLAAS Harvest Centre - Waipara

• Training – On average we invest $12,000 annually in training Service Technicians during their first year with us.
• Career Progression – This role is a great foundation to support growth into other roles in the organisation.
• Competitive rate with review, regular hours, paid OT and on-call payments.
• Company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone.
• A respectful supportive manager and team creating people first culture.
• Opportunities to work overseas in Australia and the UK.

Our Company:
Established in 1975, we’re a family-owned supplier and distributor of the best combines, foragers, tractors and hay equipment representing global agricultural giants such as CLAAS and AMAZONE through 33 dealers across New Zealand and Australia. This position is based at CLAAS Harvest Centre in Waipara.

As a family-owned business we recognise the importance and value of the long-term relationships that we have grown over the last 50 years and we’re a team that is in it together, committed to continuing to grow – professionally and personally – and we front up.

About the role:

• Carry out comprehensive mechanical services, diagnostics, repairs and in-field breakdown support.
• Support our sales success with the pre-assembly of our cutting-edge machinery.
• Cultivate strong bonds with our valued customers.
• Use your expertise to support other technicians and apprentices.

Skills and Experience required:

• You’re a certified heavy diesel mechanic with comprehensive service and repair expertise.
• Agricultural experience is valuable but not mandatory.
• You have a valid driver’s licence.
• Passionate about customer service, you combine that with a great work ethic.
• You complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• You’re a good team player who can also work independently.

Are you CLAAS?
We’re a family-owned business, we employ people with families to care for, and provide resources to support families in the farming community, enabling their success as they feed our world.

Our values of In It Together, Front Up, and Keep Growing form the backbone of what is a dynamic business, providing a challenging and stimulating environment.

We are looking for people who share those values if this sounds like you - apply today or call Matt Petrie on 027 412 5879 for a confidential conversation.

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