Equipment Technician / Diesel Mechanic

Hitachi Construction Machinery; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery company is looking for an experienced Equipment Technician (Heavy Diesel Mechanic) in Invercargill, New Zealand. The ideal candidate will possess a Heavy Diesel or Automotive Qualification and have experience with construction and forestry equipment. This role offers a competitive pay rate ranging from $40.00 to $47.00 per hour, along with numerous employee benefits including health insurance, training opportunities, and a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance

Overtime Rates

Training & Career Development Opportunities

Tool Allowance

Uniform & PPE Gear

Boost Employee Benefits Program

Stability

Company Culture

Refer a Friend Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Heavy Diesel or Automotive Qualification with 3 years experience or 5 years + heavy diesel experience (no qualification).
• Experience in diagnosing faults and servicing heavy equipment.
• Ability to navigate complex issues with analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and service heavy equipment.

Skills

Mechanical capability and technical skills

Excellent diagnostic ability

Computer literacy

Customer-focused mindset

Healthy and Safety Commitment

Education

Heavy Diesel or Automotive Qualification

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity:

We have an opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Equipment Technician (Heavy Diesel Mechanic) to join our dedicated team in Invercargill!

This role is perfect for a professional with a strong background in mechanical trades, specifically someone who has experience with Construction and Forestry equipment. If you meet the criteria below, we would love to hear from you:

• Heavy Diesel or Automotive Qualification with 3 years experience or 5 years + heavy diesel experience (no qualification)
• Mechanical capability and technical skills; diagnosing faults and servicing heavy Equipment
• Excellent diagnostic ability and analytical thinking to navigate complex issues and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Confident computer literacy and a committed, customer-focused mindset ensuring the CablePrice “first choice” customer vision is upheld
• Healthy and Safety Commitment, It is our number one priority here at CablePrice. We look after ourselves and look after each other.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and service heavy equipment

Qualifications

• Heavy Diesel or Automotive Qualification with 3 years experience or 5 years + heavy diesel experience (no qualification)
• Mechanical capability and technical skills; diagnosing faults and servicing heavy Equipment
• Excellent diagnostic ability and analytical thinking to navigate complex issues and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Confident computer literacy and a committed, customer-focused mindset
• Healthy and Safety Commitment

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: A rewarding pay rate ranging from $40.00 to $47.00 p/hour, depending on skills and experience.
• Health Insurance: We offer free Southern Cross\'s \'Wellbeing One\' plan to all staff as well as discounted premiums for your immediate family.
• Overtime Rates: We pay overtime on a daily rate, as well as weekend rates for technicians.
• Training & Career Development Opportunities: We invest in our employees with ongoing coaching, training, and professional development as well as succession planning and we look to promote from within.
• Tool Allowance: Fortnightly tool allowance for our technicians.
• Uniform & PPE Gear: Customer-facing employees and technicians are supplied with uniforms and PPE gear, including prescription safety glasses.
• Boost Employee Benefits Program: Boost connects our employees with amazing discounts and offers from over 50 of New Zealand\'s favourite brands and stores.
• Stability: Work for a well-established, reputable company in a permanent full time position (40 hour week) with long term job security
• Company Culture: Supportive management who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success.
• Refer a Friend Bonus: Employees can earn up to $2000 with a successful referral.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Enables employees to access services to address personal and professional challenges, enhancing their wellbeing, and promoting happiness and productivity in the workplace.

About us

CablePrice (NZ) Ltd is a subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd with a nationwide sales, parts and service network. CablePrice is New Zealand\'s exclusive authorised dealer for Hitachi Construction Machinery, Bell Equipment, McCloskey International, HSC Cranes, Montabert, MB Crushers and Isuzu Industrial and Marine Engines. Furthermore, CablePrice is the authorised sales, parts and service dealer for Isuzu Trucks in Wellington, and as of recently the full range offered IVECO from their light commercial, 4x4, right up to heavy duty on and off hi-way truck range in Palmerston North and Hasting.

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to undergo background checks, including (but not limited to) criminal history record checks and employment medical assessments.

If you want to work with the best, are passionate about excellent customer service and want a successful future with CablePrice then this is the perfect role for you. Apply now!