Automotive Installation Technician - Vehicle Technology

Automotive Employment NZ Ltd.; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate up to $40

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Mobile phone

Ongoing product and technical training

Diverse work across multiple vehicle</

Genuine long-term career prospects

Job summary

Automotive Employment NZ Ltd. in Hamilton is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician, Auto Electrician, or Accessory Fitter to join a mobile technician team. You will install and commission vehicle technology on passenger, commercial, and fleet vehicles.

Take ownership of jobs, work across diverse vehicle types, and liaise with customers regionally. The role offers an excellent hourly rate up to $40, a company vehicle or allowance, training, and genuine long-term career prospects.

Qualifications

• Automotive trade qualifications or proven hands-on mechanical/auto electrical experience on a range of vehicles.
• Ability to read and interpret installation instructions and use diagnostic tools.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach with customer-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission vehicle technology including safety systems, cameras, fleet management solutions, accessories and specialist aftermarket equipment.
• Manage your own jobs and support commercial and fleet customers across your region.
• Provide hands-on installation expertise in a mobile technician capacity across multiple vehicle types.

Skills

Auto electrical

Accessory fitting

Vehicle technology

Diagnostics

Education

Automotive trade qualification

Tools

Diagnostics equipment

Wiring harnesses

Job description

Job reference - 1684619

• Experienced Automotive Technician, Auto Electrician, or Accessory Fitter required
• Install specialist vehicle technology on passenger, commercial, and fleet vehicles
• Excellent hourly rate, vehicle provided or allowance, and long-term career opportunities

The employer

The employer is an established New Zealand automotive workshop that also provides specialist services in vehicle technology and accessory installations on top of auto electrical and other aftermarket solutions.

With almost 20 years of industry success and continued growth, they're now expanding their team across Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga, offering the opportunity to develop specialist skills while working on a diverse range of vehicles.

The benefits

• Competitive hourly rate - up to $40 per hourbased on experience
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Mobile phone
• Ongoing product and technical training
• Diverse work across multiple vehicle types and industries
• A secure position with a business experiencing sustained growth
• Genuine opportunities to broaden your technical skills and progress your career

The role

Take your automotive skills into a specialist, technology-driven field as a mobile technician.

Install and commission vehicle technology including safety systems, cameras, fleet management solutions, accessories and specialist aftermarket equipment.

Enjoy a varied role working across different vehicles, managing your own jobs and supporting commercial and fleet customers across your region.

Skills required

We're interested in hearing from people who have experience fitting accessories or aftermarket products, preferably in the automotive industry or a sector where your installations skills are transferable.

You’ll also bring:

• Automotive trade qualifications or proven hands-on mechanical/auto electrical experience, particularly on a range of vehicles including buses or other heavy commercial vehicles
• Confidence using tools and interpreting installation instructions
• A methodical approach with excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a close-knit team
• Professional communication skills and a customer-focused attitude
• A current full New Zealand driver's licence

Previous experience with auto electrical systems, 12V products, vehicle electronics or security systems would be advantageous but is not essential.

If you enjoy practical, hands-on work and are looking to move into a specialist field with excellent long-term prospects, we'd like to hear from you.