Diesel Technician

Sime Motors; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Training & development

Modern facilities

Supportive team

Industry-leading technology

Employee benefits

Job stability

Job summary

Truckstops (NZ) Ltd is seeking an experienced Diesel Technician to join our busy Wiri workshop in New Zealand. You will diagnose faults, service heavy trucks, and work with modern diagnostic tools in a supportive team. This role offers ongoing training and a path for career development within a leading industry group.

Join a team that values safety, quality, and customer focus. You will work with advanced truck technology and be part of a well-established company with a strong footprint across

Qualifications

• A recognised Heavy Automotive or Diesel Trade qualification.
• Experience on heavy trucks, buses, transport equipment, or similar machinery.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with modern vehicle electronics and diagnostic software.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A current New Zealand driver's licence.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
• A Class 2, 4, or 5 licence would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults across heavy commercial vehicles and associated systems.
• Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Complete mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs.
• Perform inspections and identify additional repair opportunities.
• Utilise diagnostic tools and manufacturer systems effectively.
• Complete job documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and meets quality standards.
• Contribute to a positive, professional, and customer-focused workshop culture.

Job description

Company : Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd Put your heavy-diesel expertise to work with a trusted team 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 busy Wiri 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults across heavy commercial vehicles and associated systems
• Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance
• Complete mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs
• Perform inspections and identify additional repair opportunities
• Utilise diagnostic tools and manufacturer systems effectively
• Complete job documentation accurately and efficiently
• Ensure all work is completed safely and meets quality standards
• Contribute to a positive, professional, and customer-focused workshop culture

About You

• A recognised Heavy Automotive or Diesel Trade qualification
• Experience working on heavy trucks, buses, transport equipment, or similar machinery
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience working with modern vehicle electronics and diagnostic software
• A proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to workplace health and safety
• A current New Zealand driver's licence
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand
• A Class 2, 4, or 5 licence would be advantageous but is not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates and overtime opportunities
• Ongoing manufacturer and technical training
• Career development and progression pathways
• Modern workshop facilities and equipment
• A supportive and experienced team environment
• Access to world-leading truck and transport technology
• Employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives
• The stability of working for a well-established industry leader

Note: the recruitment process includes phone screen, interview, skills assessment, reference, medical and drug, and right to work checks.

Join the Team

If you're an experienced Diesel Technician ready for your next challenge and want to work alongside some of the best people and products in the industry, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

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