Diesel Technician

Sime Motors; Nelson; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development courses

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd, a Sime Motors subsidiary, is seeking a skilled technician to diagnose and repair heavy-duty trucks, conduct routine maintenance, and support the workshop team.

You will work rostered Saturdays with after-hours callouts and occasional travel for training, joining a collaborative team with career growth opportunities within Sime Motors.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with heavy-duty trucks.
• Strong commitment to safety and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• NZQA in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment Reliability required.
• Class 5 HT license or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues on heavy trucks.
• Perform routine maintenance, service and inspections.
• Mentor apprentices and share knowledge with the team.
• Rostered Saturday work and after-hours callouts as needed.
• Travel for work and training as required.

Skills

Heavy-duty trucks

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Class 5 HT license

Education

NZQA in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment Reliability

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 20 nationwide branches supporting Hino, Mack, Renault, and Volvo Truck & Bus, we have grown to become the largest supplier of truck & bus parts and workshop services in New Zealand.

Role

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?

• 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.
• Top tech awards to champion YOU!
• 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 HT 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.

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.