Apprentice Service Technician

Landpower Ltd; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern workplaces

Tools to do your best work

Job summary

Landpower Ltd in Dunedin invites applications for an Agricultural Diesel Mechanic Apprentice. You will join a team of experienced technicians, working in both workshop and field environments while completing a structured apprenticeship to service, repair and diagnose agricultural machinery.

You will gain practical skills and learn to use online systems, with opportunities to grow within a leading agricultural machinery group.

Qualifications

• At least one year of diesel vehicle servicing and repair experience.
• Willing to learn through formal training and hands-on experience.
• Full, clean Class 1 driver licence.
• Able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Physically able for outdoor and workshop work.
• Ability to follow instructions and take responsibility.
• Reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Complete a structured apprenticeship and work towards required qualifications.
• Assemble, service and repair agricultural machinery including mowers, rakes, seeders, sprayers and harvesters.
• Learn to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and precision farming system faults.
• Use online systems to record work and access technical information.
• Work in both workshop and field environments with experienced technicians.
• Communicate with customers and help keep machinery operating during peak periods.
• Follow health and safety procedures and keep an organised work area.

Skills

Practical agricultural knowledge

Diesel vehicle servicing

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Following instructions

Punctual and reliable

Clear communication

Computer literacy

Class 1 licence

Job description

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Agricultural Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship

We are looking for an Agricultural Diesel Mechanic Apprentice to join our team in Dunedin. You will work alongside experienced Agricultural Technicians in the workshop and out in the field while completing a structured apprenticeship programme. The role involves practical, hands-on work with a wide range of agricultural machinery. You will learn how to service, repair and diagnose equipment while developing an understanding of how machinery is used in farming operations.

• Hands-on work with agricultural machinery
• Learn alongside experienced technicians
• Build practical skills and work towards a qualification
• $24-$25 per hour

The work can be physically demanding and may involve working outdoors, travelling to customer properties and working additional hours during peak farming seasons.

About you!

• Has practical agricultural knowledge and understands how machinery is used on-farm
• Has at least one year of experience in a diesel vehicle servicing and repair environment
• Has mechanical aptitude and an interest in understanding how machinery works
• Is willing to learn through formal training and hands-on experience
• Can follow instructions, ask questions and take responsibility for completing tasks
• Is punctual, reliable and honest
• Can communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Is comfortable using computers and technology
• Holds a full, clean Class 1 driver licence

What's the job?

• Completing a structured apprenticeship programme and working towards the required qualifications
• Assembling, servicing and repairing agricultural machinery, including mowers, rakes, seeders, sprayers and combine harvesters
• Learning to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and precision farming system faults
• Using online systems to record work, access technical information and assist with fault finding
• Working in both workshop and field environments alongside experienced technicians
• Communicating with customers and helping to keep their machinery operating, particularly during busy periods
• Following health and safety procedures and maintaining an organised work area

Why join Landpower | CLAAS Harvest Centre

At Landpower, we're committed to helping our people build rewarding careers. Whether you're developing specialist skills, growing into leadership or exploring new opportunities across our business, we'll support you every step of the way.

You’ll enjoy:

• Meaningful work that supports Australian and New Zealand agriculture
• Opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Working with some of the world's leading agricultural machinery brands
• Modern workplaces and the tools you need to do your best work

Life at Landpower

We've created an environment where you'll be supported to learn, encouraged to contribute and trusted to make a difference. Our values aren't words on a wall: they guide how we work with each other, our customers and our partners every day.

• In It Together
• Front Up
• Keep Growing