Automotive Electrician

Ritchies Transport; Auckland, Henderson-Massey; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading passenger transport company as an Automotive Electrician, where you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our fleet of vehicles. This exciting opportunity involves performing electrical repairs and scheduled maintenance on a diverse range of heavy vehicles, including the introduction of electric buses to our fleet. You will work in a supportive team environment that values your skills and offers career progression opportunities. If you are passionate about automotive electrical work and eager to contribute to a more sustainable transport model, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Supportive team

Career progression opportunities

Fortnightly Pay

All relevant PPE provided

Qualifications

• Skilled in automotive electrical engineering with relevant qualifications.
• Reliable, health and safety conscious, and physically capable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake electrical repairs and maintenance on a fleet of vehicles.
• Install accessories and equipment on various coaches and buses.

Skills

Automotive Electrical Engineering

Current New Zealand Drivers’ License Class 1

Reliability

Mechanically minded

Attention to detail

Health and safety consciousness

Physical capability (lifting up to 25kgs)

Tech savvy

Enthusiastic attitude

Education

NZQA L4 Automotive Electrical Engineering

Equivalent automotive workshop experience

Job description

The Opportunity;
We are seeking a skilled Automotive Electrician to join our Swanson team.

As our Automotive Electrician, you will be responsible for undertaking electrical repairs and scheduled maintenance work on our fleet of vehicles to a high standard.
Working on a variety of heavy vehicle brands including Volvo, MAN, Scania, BCI, and Mitsubishi.
This role reports to our Workshop Manager. You will be undertaking electrical installation of accessories and ancillary equipment on a wide variety of coaches, buses, and vehicles. You will also be responsible for servicing and repairing.

It's a great time to get on board with us as we introduce more electric buses to our fleet!

About Us;
Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading passenger transport companies with a team of more than 2,000 people providing coach and charter services right across the country.
We partner with regional councils and schools to supply public transport services as well as offering a range of bus and coach hire services to businesses and the general public. You would be joining us at an exciting time in Ritchies’ history as we gear up to decarbonise our fleet and move to a more sustainable public transport model.

About You;
You’re looking for a change, you want to work for a company that values your skills and work ethic and you’re ready to make the move!
You take pride in your work; you’re a team player and you don’t hesitate to ‘go the extra mile’ to get tasks completed in a timely manner.
You follow instructions and do the right thing. You’re comfortable working by yourself and have a strong level of written and spoken English.
You’re capable of servicing and doing repairs as well as detecting and diagnosing faults.
You know what the expectation is with Waka Kotahi and follow regulations.
You have an interest in working on buses!

Your Skills;

1. NZQA L4 Automotive Electrical Engineering/ equivalent automotive workshop experience
2. Current New Zealand Drivers’ License Class 1 (ideally up to C4)
3. Reliable
4. Mechanically minded
5. Eye for detail
6. Health and safety conscious
7. Physically capable of lifting up to 25kgs
8. Tech savvy
9. Enthusiastic attitude

What you get;

• Supportive team
• Career progression opportunities
• Fortnightly Pay
• All relevant PPE provided

Want to learn more? Just ask us.
We are an equal opportunities employer that focuses heavily on Health and Safety. As such, our pre-employment checks include drug testing, Ministry of Justice checks, and reference checking.
Candidates for this position must have the right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.
To be considered for this role, please apply through the link below with a cover letter and copy of your most recent CV.