Branch Mechanic

Hirepool; Wānaka; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

4% Employer Kiwisaver contribution (up

free staff hire from our DIY fleet

Job summary

Hirepool Wanaka is seeking a Branch Mechanic to service a wide range of hire plants, both petrol and diesel. You’ll be part of a busy branch team, with opportunities to learn and grow your product knowledge while supporting the branch to get the job done across all areas of operations.

Key duties include repair and maintenance, assisting customers and colleagues, attending breakdowns, handling phone queries, and advising on tools and machinery.

Qualifications

• Full Class 1 Driver Licence (other Classes and Endorsements an advantage)
• A relevant trade qualification or significant job experience with both petrol and diesel plant
• Basic to intermediate computer skills
• Happy to work on a rostered basis (branch open 6 days a week)

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of a wide variety of hire plant
• Provide expert assistance to colleagues and customers in the branch
• Attend breakdowns/scheduled maintenance on customer sites
• Answer phone queries and raise customer contracts
• Offer advice to customers on different tools and machinery
• Support and guide newer team members

Education

Trade qualification or significant relevant experience

Tools

Basic to intermediate computer skills

Job description

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Branch Mechanic

Reference: 6941441

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• 4% Employer Kiwisaver contribution (up to 6% based on length of service)
• Wide range of employee benefits including free staff hire from our DIY fleet

We're looking for a Branch Mechanic who is either trade-qualified or has significant relevant experience to work on a variety of hire plants (both Petrol and Diesel). It's a busy role with a fluctuating schedule of work so no two days are the same - it's a great opportunity to learn new skills and develop your existing product knowledge. There's always a lot going on in the branch so you need to be prepared to help out your team with whatever gets the job done.

At our branch in Wanaka you're part of a small, hardworking team so you need to be prepared to help out across all areas of branch operations where necessary.

What you'll do:

• Repair and maintenance of a wide variety of hire plant
• Provide expert assistance to colleagues and customers in the branch
• Attend breakdowns/scheduled maintenance on customer sites
• Answer phone queries and raise customer contracts
• Offer advice to customers on different tools and machinery
• Support and guide newer team members

What you will need:

• Full Class 1 Driver Licence (other Classes and Endorsements an advantage)
• A relevant trade qualification or significant job experience with both petrol and diesel plant
• Basic to intermediate computer skills
• Happy to work on a rostered basis (our branch is open 6 days a week)

What we offer:

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including enhanced employer Kiwisaver contributions, flexible working, and company-funded life insurance.

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