Automotive Technician

MUSTER LIMITED; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Varied work

Independent workshop

Hands-on role

WOF authority

Job summary

Muster Limited in Petone, Lower Hutt, seeks an experienced Automotive Technician to join a busy, independent workshop. You will handle general servicing, repairs and diagnostics across a broad range of vehicles, ensuring high standards while maintaining a safe work environment.

The role offers varied work, a hands-on environment and a negotiable hourly rate based on experience, with flexible hours. NZ residency or valid work rights are required.

Qualifications

• NZQA Level 4 Automotive qualification or equivalent.
• Solid automotive servicing and repair experience.
• Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Current NZ Driver Licence.
• Ability to work confidently across a range of vehicles.
• Good practical skills and a strong approach to workplace safety.
• Welding experience would be advantageous.
• Current WOF Inspection Authority would be a significant advantage.
• Current New Zealand residency or valid NZ work rights.

Responsibilities

• General servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Mechanical repairs across a variety of makes and models.
• Diagnostic and fault-finding work.
• Cambelt replacement and associated repairs.
• Using tyre and workshop equipment.
• Completing work to a high standard while maintaining safety.
• WOF inspections, if you hold a current inspection authority.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Servicing & repairs

Work across range of vehicles

Safety focused

Welding experience

Education

NZQA Level 4 Automotive qualification or equivalent

Job description

An established independent automotive workshop in Petone, Lower Hutt is looking for an experienced Automotive Technician to join their busy team.

This is a varied role for a capable technician who enjoys getting stuck into all aspects of automotive repair and maintenance.

You'll work across a broad range of vehicles, carrying out everything from routine servicing through to diagnostics, cambelts and general mechanical repairs.

What's On Offer

• Competitive hourly rate, negotiable based on experience
• Negotiable working hours
• Varied work across a wide range of vehicle makes and models
• Established independent workshop
• Hands-on role covering servicing, repairs and diagnostics
• WOF authority highly regarded and rewarded accordingly

About The Role

• General servicing and preventative maintenance
• Mechanical repairs across a variety of makes and models
• Diagnostic and fault-finding work
• Cambelt replacement and associated repairs
• Using tyre and workshop equipment
• Completing work to a high standard while maintaining good workshop safety
• WOF inspections, if you hold a current inspection authority

About You

• An NZQA Level 4 Automotive qualification or equivalent
• Solid automotive servicing and repair experience
• Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• A current NZ Driver Licence
• The ability to work confidently across a range of vehicles
• Good practical skills and a strong approach to workplace safety
• Welding experience would be advantageous
• A current WOF Inspection Authority would be a significant advantage
• Current New Zealand residency or valid NZ work rights

This is an opportunity to join a local workshop offering plenty of variety and flexibility, with remuneration tailored to the skills and experience you bring.

Applicants must currently be based in New Zealand and have the legal right to work in New Zealand.