Equipment Technician / Diesel Mechanic

CablePrice NZ Ltd.; Nelson; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Discount fuel card

Company health insurance

Training & career development

Uniform & PPE gear

Boost employee benefits program

Refer a friend bonus

Relocation allowance

Job summary

CablePrice NZ Ltd. in Nelson invites a skilled Equipment Technician/Diesel Mechanic to join our team.

This permanent full-time role offers growth opportunities and a supportive environment for professional development, with relocation assistance possible for the right candidate. The ideal candidate has NZQA Level 4 in Heavy Plant & Equipment or equivalent experience, strong diagnostic abilities, and a commitment to safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• NZQA Level 4 qualification in 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 customer-focused mindset ensuring CablePrice's 'first choice' vision is upheld.

Skills

Mechanical capability

Diagnostic thinking

Computer literacy

Customer focus

Health and safety

Education

NZQA Level 4 - Heavy Plant & Equipment

Job description

• Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
• Relocation assistance may be provided to the successful candidate
• 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 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.

Benefits

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.
• RelocationAllowance: Relocation assistance may be provided to the successful candidate, to support a smooth transition.

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.

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.