Equipment Technician/ Diesel Mechanic

Cable Price; Nelson; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate with overtime

Company health insurance

Discounted fuel card

Training & career development

Uniform & PPE gear

Boost Employee Benefits Program

Stability: 40 hour week

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

CablePrice (NZ) Ltd is seeking an experienced Equipment Technician/Diesel Mechanic to join our Nelson branch. This role suits a self-motivated individual with a mechanical trades background and experience with construction or forestry equipment.

We offer development opportunities and a supportive team environment. We provide a competitive hourly rate with overtime, health insurance, discounted fuel, training and career development, uniform and PPE, and a refer-a-friend bonus.

Qualifications

• NZQA Level 4 qualification Heavy Plant and Equipment, or equivalent experience.
• Strong mechanical capability and technical skills, including diagnosing faults and servicing heavy equipment.
• Excellent diagnostic 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.
• Health 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.
• Operate as an Equipment Technician/Diesel Mechanic to maintain construction/forestry equipment.
• Contribute to high quality outcomes through analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Uphold CablePrice customer vision through confident computer literacy and proactive service.
• Participate in health and safety initiatives and training.

Skills

Mechanical capability

Diagnostics

Analytical thinking

Computer literacy

Health and safety

Customer-focused

Education

NZQA Level 4 - Heavy Plant & Equipment

Job description

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• Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
• Commitment to our employees with ongoing training and development
• Daily overtime rates + weekend rates | Tool allowance

The Opportunity:

Our Nelson Branch has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Equipment Technician/ Diesel Mechanic to join our dedicated team. This position is perfect for a self-motivated doer with a background in mechanical trades, preferably someone who has experience with construction and/or Forestry equipment. We are looking for someone that we can invest in and support your professional development. In addition, you will be joining a driven, professional business of like-minded people with future opportunities across NZ.

If you have the following in your toolbox, we would love to hear from you:

• NZQA Level 4 qualificationHeavy Plant and Equipment, or equivalent experience.
• Strong mechanical capability and technical skills, including diagnosing faults and servicing heavy equipment.
• Excellent diagnostic 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.
• Health and Safety Commitment, it is our number one priority here at CablePrice. We look after ourselves and look after each other.

You can make a big difference in a company that stands within its own rights in this competitive industry. CablePrice can offer you:

• Competitive Hourly rate with Overtime opportunities: A rewarding hourly rate dependent on skills and experience.
• Company Health Insurance: Southern Cross's 'Wellbeing One' plan to all staff as well as discounted premiums for your immediate family.
• Discount Fuel card: You have the option of accessing discounted fuel.
• Training & Career Development Opportunities: We have a commitment to our employees to help them develop with ongoing coaching, training, and professional development.
• Uniform & PPE Gear: Customer-facing employees and technicians are supplied with uniforms and PPE gear.
• 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.
• Refer a Friend Bonus: Employees can earn up to $2000 with a successful referral.

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, Tigercat Forestry Equipment, Bell Equipment, HSC Cranes, Montabert and Isuzu Industrial Engines. We are also authorised sales, parts and service dealer for Isuzu Trucks in Wellington.

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.