Diesel Mechanic - Napier

Automotive Employment NZ Ltd.; Napier; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled diesel technician to join their top franchise truck dealership in Napier. This role offers the chance to work with state-of-the-art equipment in a clean and spacious workshop, providing excellent pay rates and a supportive team culture. The company is renowned for its professionalism and reliability, making it a great place for career growth. With opportunities for training and upskilling, you will be part of a dedicated team that values hard work and commitment to customer satisfaction. If you are passionate about heavy transport and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Company paid medical aid scheme

Training and upskilling opportunities

Great staff facilities

State of the art equipment

Supportive management

Clean and spacious workshop

Qualifications

• Seeking a trade qualified diesel technician for a top franchise truck dealership.
• Experience with modern electronic diagnostic tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain a broad range of trucks.
• Perform major and minor repairs including COF and accident repairs.
• Attend breakdowns and call outs as required.

Skills

Automotive qualification

Experience with late model trucks

Technical skills

Experience using electronic diagnostic equipment

Fault finding ability

Communication skills

Modification and adaptation skills

Understanding of transport industry pressures

Education

Trade qualification as a diesel mechanic

Tools

Modern diagnostic tools

Job description

Job reference - 36177

• Leading franchise truck workshop
• Top rates on offer with company benefits
• Brand training and career progression opportunities

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We are seeking a trade qualified diesel technician to join a top franchise truck dealership in the beautiful Napier.

Benefits

• Great staff facilities, state of the art equipment and a clean and spacious workshop
• Specialised resources including modern diagnostic tools
• Excellent pay rates between $34 and $42 per hour depending on experience
• Company paid medical aid scheme
• Training and upskilling opportunities
• Supportive management and great team culture

The company

Recognised as one of the top franchise truck workshops in Napier, the workshop specialises in heavy transport, working on the some of the best truck brands in New Zealand and the world. The company is highly thought of in the industry and prides itself on a high degree of professionalism and reliable service.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintenance of a broad range of trucks
• Major and minor repairs including COF repairs and accident repairs
• Using modern electronic diagnostic tools to diagnose and repair faults
• Operate from the workshop and attend breakdowns and call outs when required

Skills sought

• A recognised automotive qualification, preferably as a diesel mechanic
• Experience working on late model trucks
• Sound technical skills and mechanical ability
• Experience using electronic diagnostic equipment
• Fault finding ability
• Good communication skills
• Make modifications and adaptations
• Understand the pressure on the transport industry and be willing to exceed expectations to get customers back on the road

How to apply

Applications from those wanting to relocate from elsewhere within NZ are welcome. If you are based offshore and wanting to move to New Zealand and meet the requirements - please APPLY NOW. We are able to assist you with your visa requirements making the process easy and seamless.

If reading online, click the APPLY NOW section and submit your application online. For more information contact the team at Automotive Employment NZ Ltd for a confidential discussion. Phone during NZ business hours: The international landline is [phone].

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