Equipment Technician / Diesel Mechanic

Cable Price; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable machinery services company in Invercargill, New Zealand is seeking an experienced Equipment Technician to join their team. This role offers a competitive pay rate of $40.00 to $47.00 per hour, alongside health insurance and training opportunities. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical capabilities and a commitment to health and safety. Applications are welcome from those with extensive experience in heavy diesel or automotive mechanics.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Tool Allowance

Training & Career Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend Bonus

Boost Employee Benefits Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in heavy diesel or automotive mechanics, or 5+ years of relevant heavy diesel experience.
• Ability to diagnose faults and service heavy equipment.
• Commitment to health and safety in all aspects of the role.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults and servicing heavy equipment.
• Upholding the company’s customer service vision.
• Ensuring health and safety practices are followed.

Skills

Mechanical capability and technical skills

Excellent diagnostic ability

Confident computer literacy

Healthy and Safety Commitment

Education

Heavy Diesel or Automotive Qualification with 3 years experience

Job description

Equipment Technician / Diesel Mechanic (BRHMX) Invercargill, New Zealand

Salary: Competitive remuneration rate with great benefits.

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.
• 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!