Diesel Mechanic - Varied Hands-On Role | Weekly Pay

Tradestaff; Waikato; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PPE provided

Guaranteed hours

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic to join busy teams across Waikato. You’ll service, repair, and maintain diesel-powered vehicles and equipment across a range of industries, with work spread across Waikato and occasional sites in Hawke’s Bay, Wellington, Bay of Plenty and Auckland.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years’ experience or NZQF Level 4 qualification, own tools, reliable transport and a strong health and safety focus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' relevant work experience or NZQF Level 4 qualification.
• Own tools and reliable transport.
• Class 1 driver’s licence preferred.
• Strong focus on health and safety.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Two recent work references.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults.
• Dismantling, repairing, and reassembling engines and components.
• Replacing worn or defective parts.
• Performing scheduled servicing (oil changes, tune-ups, lubrication).
• Using diagnostic tools and computer systems.
• Testing and adjusting components for peak performance.
• Responding to breakdowns and callouts.
• Inspecting vehicles and advising on roadworthiness.

Skills

Diesel engine diagnosis

Electrical fault diagnosis

Mechanical repair

Use of diagnostic tools

Education

NZQF Level 4 qualification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Computer systems

Job description

Tradestaff is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic to join busy teams across Waikato. You’ll service, repair, and maintain diesel-powered vehicles and equipment across a range of industries, with work spread across Waikato and occasional sites in Hawke’s Bay, Wellington, Bay of Plenty and Auckland.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years’ experience or NZQF Level 4 qualification, own tools, reliable transport and a strong health and safety focus.