Diesel Technician

Sime Darby; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual reviews

Career development

Collaborative team

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Truckstops in Mt Maunganui is seeking a Diesel Technician to maintain and diagnose heavy vehicles in a modern workshop. You will work with a skilled team to service, repair, and diagnose a wide range of trucks and equipment.

Join a supportive, safety‑driven environment with LEAN practices, ongoing training, and clear paths for career growth within the Sime Motors group. A Class 5 license is preferred and assistance to obtain it is available.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to tackle challenges.
• Ideal: Class 5 license; assistance available to obtain it.
• NZQA LV4 in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment.
• Reliability and willingness to commit to the team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues on heavy vehicles using diagnostic tools.
• Conduct routine maintenance, service, and inspections to keep trucks in top condition.
• Collaborate with experienced pros and mentor apprentices.
• Adopt LEAN principles and uphold Health & Safety and company values.
• Continuously grow skills and knowledge in a modern workshop.

Skills

Heavy-duty trucks

Safety mindset

Problem-solving

Class 5 license

NZQA LV4 in Heavy Transport

Reliability

Education

NZQA LV4 in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment

Tools

Diagnostic tools

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.

Reporting to the Service Foreman, you’ll:

• 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?

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 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 SimeMotors 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

Check us out atwww.truckstops.co.nzand our wider group atwww.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. _