Automotive Mechanic

2 Cheap Cars Group Limited; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

2 Cheap Cars Group Limited is seeking an experienced Automotive Mechanic in New Zealand to perform repairs, diagnostics and servicing to meet company and regulatory standards.

You will work in a fast-paced workshop, complete road tests to verify repairs, record parts and labour in the Ricoh system, and maintain a clean, safe environment while meeting daily KPIs.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Automotive Mechanic.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality work with attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• NZ drivers licence and NZ residency or valid work visa.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs and servicing within expected timeframes.
• Diagnose vehicle faults accurately and efficiently.
• Conduct road tests to verify repairs.
• Complete all job sheets and record parts and labour.
• Maintain a clean, safe workshop and follow health and safety policies.
• Assist with other workshop duties as required.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diagnostics

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

Ricoh system

Job description

As an Automotive Mechanic, you will play a key role in ensuring our vehicles meet both company and regulatory standards. You will perform mechanical repairs, diagnostics, servicing, and inspections while maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety, and efficiency.

Duties will include

• Completing mechanical repairs and servicing within expected timeframes.
• Diagnosing vehicle faults accurately and efficiently.
• Performing routine servicing, including oil changes, lubrication, and engine tune-ups.
• Repairing and replacing worn or defective mechanical components.
• Dismantling and reassembling engines, transmissions, steering systems, and other mechanical components.
• Conducting road tests to confirm repairs and ensure faults have been rectified.
• Completing all job sheets and workshop documentation accurately through the Ricoh system.
• Recording all parts and labour used on each repair.
• Meeting daily productivity KPIs while maintaining high-quality workmanship with minimal rework.
• Maintaining a clean and safe workshop and following all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Reporting any damage to vehicles, equipment or premises immediately.
• Using workshop equipment, tools and PPE safely and responsibly.
• Assisting with other workshop duties as required.

To be successful in this position, our ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as an Automotive Mechanic.
• Strong mechanical diagnostic and repair skills.
• The ability to produce high-quality work with excellent attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced workshop environment.
• A professional attitude with a positive and reliable work ethic.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• A commitment to workplace health and safety.
• A current full or restricted New Zealand driver's licence.
• NZ residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.