Agricultural Machinery Mechanic Auckland

Automotive Employment NZ Ltd.; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the automotive sector is seeking a mechanic in Auckland to perform maintenance and repairs on tractors and agricultural machinery. The role offers training, top compensation between $32 and $42 per hour, and requires a relevant automotive trade qualification. Ideal candidates have experience with agricultural machinery, solid diagnostics skills, and a good work ethic, with opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Top rates

Overtime pay

Tool allowance

Continued training and development

Vehicle for field service duties

Qualifications

• Mechanics with an agricultural or farming machinery background preferred.
• Diesel mechanics with adaptive skills are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on tractors and agricultural machinery.
• Carry out workshop and field-based services.

Skills

Relevant automotive trade qualification

Proven experience working on tractors and other agricultural machinery

High standards of performance

Ability to work without supervision

Solid diagnostics and fault finding skills

Team player and good work ethic

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant automotive trade qualification

Job description

Job reference - 37320

• Leading international brands and accredited employer with INZ
• Top rates, overtime, tool allowance, and other benefits
• Continued training and development with opportunity for career growth

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About the company
This company owns and operates more than 20 dealerships across New Zealand selling and servicing global brands of tractors and agricultural machinery.

They have distribution centres globally, and are national distributors of several leading brands of farm machinery.


The role
You will be carrying out workshop and field based services, maintenance, and repairs to various brands of tractors and agricultural machinery within the Auckland region.


Skills required
The ideal background would be a mechanic with an agricultural/farming machinery background, however, diesel mechanics with experience on other equipment and adaptable skills are welcome to apply.

• Relevant automotive trade qualification
• Proven experience working on tractors and other agricultural / farming machinery is first preferrnce
• High standards of performance
• Ability to work without supervision
• Solid diagnostics and fault finding skills
• Team player and good work ethic
• Excellent communication skills

The rewards
This role pays top rates for those with relevant skills and experience, offers overtime at time and a half, as well as other benefits - rates will range between $32 and $42 per hour.

Training will also be offered on a regular basis to ensure technical skills are kept up to date and that technicians continue to add to and develop their abilities.

A vehicle will be provided for field service duties.

The role is permanent with a minimum 40 hours of work per week.


How to apply
Applications from those wanting to relocate from elsewhere within NZ are welcome. If you are based offshore and wanting to move to New Zealand and meet the requirements - please APPLY NOW. We are able to assist you with your visa requirements making the process easy and seamless.

If reading online, click the APPLY NOW section and submit your application online. For more information contact the team at Automotive Employment NZ Ltd for a confidential discussion. Phone during NZ business hours: The international landline is [phone].

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