Diesel Technician

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Team environment

Job summary

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd in Mount Maunganui is seeking an experienced Diesel Technician to maintain and repair heavy trucks in a modern Mt Maunganui workshop. You will diagnose faults, perform servicing, and keep equipment at peak performance alongside a skilled team.

Join a safety-focused culture with LEAN practices, career development opportunities, and a pathway to upskill, including potential support to obtain a Class 5 license. [e-mail] inquiries welcome.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with heavy-duty trucks.
• A strong commitment to safety and proactive mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to tackle challenges head-on.
• ideally, Class 5 license (we can help you get it).
• NZQA LV4 in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment Reliability.

Responsibilities

• diagnose and repair mechanical issues using cutting-edge diagnostic tools
• conduct routine maintenance, service, and inspections to keep our trucks performing at their best
• collaborate with experienced pros and mentor apprentices
• adopt LEAN principles, champion Health & Safety, and uphold our Values
• continuously grow your own skills

Skills

Heavy-duty trucks

Safety conscious

Problem solving

Class 5 driving license

Mentoring apprentices

Education

NZQA LV4 in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment

Job description

Company : Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd Job Description

Act with Integrity Care for All Win Together

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 40 years. With 19 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. At Truckstops, we're passionate about keeping New Zealand's transport industry moving.

To make sure that happens, we're looking for an experienced Diesel Technician to join our Mt Maunganui workshop. If you're a skilled tradesperson who enjoys diagnosing faults, solving technical challenges, and working on heavy vehicles in a modern workshop environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Diesel Technician, you'll play an important role in ensuring our customers' trucks and equipment are maintained to the highest standard. Working alongside a team of experienced professionals, you'll undertake a wide range of servicing, diagnostics, repair, and maintenance activities. This role offers excellent variety, ongoing technical development, and the opportunity to work with advanced truck technology and industry-leading products.

Responsibilities

• diagnose and repair mechanical issues using cutting-edge diagnostic tools
• conduct routine maintenance, service, and inspections to keep our trucks performing at their best
• collaborate with experienced pros and mentor apprentices
• adopt LEAN principles, champion Health & Safety, and uphold our Values
• continuously grow your own skills

Why Choose Us?

• 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 recognised 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!

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 LV4 in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment Reliability and willingness to commit to the team

Contact

Check us out at www.truckstops.co.nz and our wider group at www.simemotors.co.nz. Email [e-mail] for further information.

Note

this role includes background checks including reference, medical, drug, qualifications and right to work checks. Please note: if you are an international candidate or work visa holder, you MUST have had your qualifications assessed by NZQA and hold an IQA certificate equivalent to Level 4 in heavy automotive. International will also require a completed English skills assessment.

Company background

Sime is a partner of choice for the world's best brands in the Automotive and Industrial Equipment sectors. We deliver sustainable value to our stakeholders through operational excellence, high performance standards and good corporate governance. Founded in 1910, Sime Darby Berhad today has a workforce of approximately 30,000 employees and a presence in 18 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region. It is listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia.