Diesel Technician

Sime; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd is recruiting a mechanic/technician to diagnose and repair heavy-duty trucks at our Waterloo Business Park site in Christchurch, reporting to the Service Manager. You will perform routine maintenance and inspections, mentor apprentices, and stay versatile with after-hours callouts and travel as needed.

You should bring hands-on heavy-truck experience, a safety-first mindset, strong problem-solving, and ideally a Class 5 license; NZQA qualification in Heavy Road Transport or

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with heavy-duty trucks.
• A strong commitment to safety and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to tackle challenges head-on.
• Ideally, a Class 5 license (we can help you get it!).
• NZQA in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment.
• Reliability and willingness to commit to the team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues using cutting-edge diagnostic tools, and conduct routine maintenance, service, and inspections.
• Mentor apprentices and collaborate with experienced pros to grow skills.
• Rostered 40 hours per week with Saturday work and after-hours callouts as needed; travel for work and training as required.

Skills

Heavy-duty trucks

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Reliability

Class 5 license

Education

NZQA in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Company :

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd

Truckstops is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sime Motors. Established in 1984, Truckstops has provided unparalleled after-sales parts and service support to the road transport industry for over 30 years. With 18 nationwide branches supporting Hino, Mack, Volvo and UD Truck & Bus, we have grown to become the largest supplier of truck & bus parts and workshop services in New Zealand.

The Role

Based at our custom-built site at Waterloo Business Park and reporting to the Service Manager, you'll diagnose and repair mechanical issues using cutting-edge diagnostic tools, and conduct routine maintenance, service, and inspections to keep our trucks performing at their best. You'll collaborate with experienced pros, mentor apprentices, and continuously grow your skills.

This is a minimum 40 hours a week with a rostered Saturday. There is also an expectation to work after hours callouts as needed on a rostered basis, and flexibility to travel for work and training as and when required.

Why Choose Us?

Along with a suite of benefits to select from to suit your needs from 100+ retailers and in-house purchasing, we also offer:

• Competitive pay with a skills-based pay scale - You learn, we pay!


• Regular annual reviews and quarterly check-ins are a minimum to make sure you're being recognized for your growth and achievements.


• Personal & career development courses - we support your upskilling and development, both on the job and in your personal life.


• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team where we share knowledge, help each other out, and always have each other's backs.


• Opportunities for career growth - within Truckstops and across the entire Sime Motors group!

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on experience with heavy-duty trucks


• A strong commitment to safety and a proactive mindset


• Excellent problem-solving skills to tackle challenges head-on


• Ideally, a Class 5 license (we can help you get it!)


• NZQA in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment


• Reliability and willingness to commit to the team

Don't miss this chance to become a key member in delivering top-tier services for Truck Stops and Sime Motors.

Check us out at www.truckstops.co.nz and our wider group at www.simemotors.co.nz