Apprentice Heavy Equipment Service Tech – Material Processing

MIMICO Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

MIMICO in New Zealand offers an apprenticeship path for a Heavy Equipment Service Technician focusing on material processing equipment. You will work with experienced technicians on crushers, screens, feeders, conveyors, and power units while gaining practical, hands-on skills and OEM procedures knowledge.

Ideal candidates have some mechanical exposure, a proactive attitude, and are eligible for an industry apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Interest in heavy equipment or plant machinery.
• Some mechanical experience through work, study, or personal projects.
• Eligibility to undertake an industry apprenticeship in a mechanical trade.
• NZ Restricted Driver Licence (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Assisting with servicing, maintenance, and repair of material processing equipment
• Supporting fault-finding and diagnostics across mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems
• Completing equipment inspections and documenting findings
• Assisting with component replacements, repairs, and equipment commissioning
• Learning and following OEM service procedures and quality standards
• Maintaining accurate service reports, job documentation, and time records
• Working safely and actively contributing to MIMICO's strong health and safety culture
• Building technical knowledge through apprenticeship training, mentoring, and OEM learning programmes

Skills

Mechanical experience

Strong communication

Customer-focused

Teamwork

Job description

MIMICO in New Zealand offers an apprenticeship path for a Heavy Equipment Service Technician focusing on material processing equipment. You will work with experienced technicians on crushers, screens, feeders, conveyors, and power units while gaining practical, hands-on skills and OEM procedures knowledge.

Ideal candidates have some mechanical exposure, a proactive attitude, and are eligible for an industry apprenticeship.