Diesel Mechanic

EmployMe Solutions; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Modern workshop

Medical insurance

Ongoing training

National team support

Supportive culture

Job summary

EmployMe Solutions – Gisborne, North Island is seeking a Workshop Diesel Technician to join a leading agricultural and construction service company in Gisborne. You will diagnose and repair a wide range of machinery in a modern workshop and perform servicing and rebuilds, supported by a strong technical team.

Ideal candidates will hold a Heavy Diesel or Agricultural Technician qualification with solid mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills and a clean driver’s licence, ensuring safe,

Qualifications

• Qualified Heavy Diesel or Agricultural Technician (or similar trade certificate).
• Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills.
• Experience working on tractors, harvesters, loaders, or similar heavy equipment.
• Great communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and professional standards.
• A clean, full driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing a wide range of agricultural and construction machinery in the workshop.
• Performing scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, and rebuilds.
• Conducting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostics with precision.
• Collaborating with the wider service team to ensure quick turnaround and top‑quality repairs.
• Maintaining accurate job documentation and service reports.
• Keeping your technical knowledge up to date with ongoing training.

Skills

Mechanical diagnostics

Electrical diagnostics

Teamwork

Communication

Safety focus

Driver's license

Education

Heavy Diesel / Agricultural Technician qualification

Job description

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EmployMe Solutions – Gisborne, North Island

Are you a hands‑on mechanic who thrives in the workshop, enjoys tackling complex repairs, and takes pride in precision work? Great news - we’re on the lookout for a Workshop Diesel Technician to join one of New Zealand’s leading agricultural and construction service companies.

Our client is a respected national business with an excellent reputation for quality and reliability. They maintain and repair a massive range of agricultural and construction machinery - and now they need another workshop professional to help keep the gears turning from their Gisborne base.

Why Gisborne?

If you’re not already here, Gisborne offers an unbeatable mix of coastal living, community spirit, and stunning scenery. You’ll enjoy an easy‑going lifestyle while working in a region known for its outdoor adventures, culture, and sunshine.

What’s in it for you

• Excellent pay - $40 ph + - you’ll feel rewarded every payday
• Fully equipped, modern workshop with quality tools and equipment
• Medical insurance and ongoing training opportunities
• Nationwide team with strong technical support
• Supportive, professional, and down‑to‑earth work culture

Job reference: 35004

Your day‑to‑day will include:

• Diagnosing and repairing a wide range of agricultural and construction machinery in the workshop
• Performing scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, and rebuilds
• Conducting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostics with precision
• Collaborating with the wider service team to ensure quick turnaround and top‑quality repairs
• Maintaining accurate job documentation and service reports
• Keeping your technical knowledge up to date with ongoing training

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Heavy Diesel or Agricultural Technician (or similar trade certificate)
• Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills
• Experience working on tractors, harvesters, loaders, or similar heavy equipment
• Great communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment
• Commitment to workplace safety and professional standards
• A clean, full driver’s licence