Automotive technician

One Stop Mechanical 2025; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

One Stop Mechanical 2025 in Auckland is seeking a qualified Automotive Technician/Mechanic to join our team. You will handle servicing, repairs, WOF inspections, fault finding and diagnostics across various makes and models.

The role requires using scan tools, reading fault codes and live data, plus basic electrical testing. You will work with customers as needed and maintain high workmanship standards in a busy workshop.

Qualifications

• A recognised automotive qualification.
• Current WOF Inspector authority/licence.
• Full NZ driver’s licence.
• Good general mechanical knowledge across different makes/models.
• Confidence carrying out servicing and general mechanical repairs.
• Ability to confidently use diagnostic scan tools.
• Ability to carry out basic electrical diagnosis and testing.
• Good fault-finding skills.
• Good English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Confidence communicating with customers and explaining vehicle faults and required repairs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Good attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Reliable and able to manage jobs efficiently.

Responsibilities

• General vehicle servicing and maintenance.
• Mechanical repairs across a wide range of makes and models.
• WOF inspections.
• Using diagnostic scan tools for fault finding.
• Basic electrical testing and diagnostics.
• Brakes, suspension, steering and general underbody repairs.
• Cooling system and engine-related repairs.
• Identifying faults and recommending required repairs.
• Road testing and checking completed work.
• Liaising with customers and explaining faults or required repairs when needed.
• Maintaining a good standard of workmanship and workshop cleanliness.

Skills

General mechanical knowledge

Diagnostic tools usage

Electrical fault diagnosis

Customer communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Efficient job management

Education

Automotive qualification

WOF Inspector authority/licence

Full NZ driver’s licence

Tools

Diagnostic scan tools

Job description

One Stop Mechanical 2025 – Auckland, North Island

One Stop Mechanical is looking for a qualified Automotive Technician/Mechanic to join our team.

We’re after someone who is confident working independently across a wide range of makes and models and can handle the normal day-to-day work that comes through a busy general mechanical workshop.

The role will include servicing, general mechanical repairs, WOF inspections, fault finding and diagnostics. You don’t need to be an auto electrician or diagnostic specialist, but you do need to be comfortable using scan tools, reading fault codes and live data, and carrying out basic electrical testing and diagnostics.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, can diagnose and repair vehicles properly, communicates well with customers when required, and is comfortable getting on with the job without needing to be constantly supervised.

Main duties

• General vehicle servicing and maintenance
• Mechanical repairs across a wide range of makes and models
• WOF inspections
• Using diagnostic scan tools for fault finding
• Basic electrical testing and diagnostics
• Brakes, suspension, steering and general underbody repairs
• Cooling system and engine-related repairs
• Identifying faults and recommending required repairs
• Road testing and checking completed work
• Liaising with customers and explaining faults or required repairs when needed
• Maintaining a good standard of workmanship and workshop cleanliness

What we're looking for

• A recognised automotive qualification
• Current WOF Inspector authority/licence
• Full NZ driver's licence
• Good general mechanical knowledge across different makes and models
• Confidence carrying out servicing and general mechanical repairs
• Ability to confidently use diagnostic scan tools
• Ability to carry out basic electrical diagnosis and testing
• Good fault-finding skills
• Good English communication skills, both verbal and written
• Confidence communicating with customers and explaining vehicle faults and required repairs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Good attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Reliable and able to manage jobs efficiently