Field Service Technician

Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of Trade vehicle

Overtime pay 1.5x

Career progression

Global company

Bonus leave days

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Job summary

Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd. - New Zealand is seeking a Field Service Technician.

You will service and repair Liebherr earthmoving and material handling equipment in the field across Auckland and wider New Zealand, building strong customer relationships and delivering high-quality service. Ideal candidates have a diesel or mobile plant trade qualification, hands-on problem-solving skills, and flexibility to travel and work overtime.

Qualifications

• Hands-on technician with pride in work and ability to solve problems.
• Comfortable working independently in the field.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites across NZ.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair Liebherr equipment in the field.
• Perform major and minor servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Complete accurate service reports and maintain customer relations.
• Travel to customer sites across Auckland and wider New Zealand.
• Work overtime when required with pay at time and a half.

Skills

Diesel/Mobile Plant Mechanic

Heavy equipment experience

Fault finding (mechanical/hydraulic/e\

Education

Trade qualification (Diesel or Mobile Plant)

Job description

Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd. - New Zealand

Work area:

Country:

NZ

Entry level:

Professionals

Type of contract:

full time

Responsibilities:

Field Service Technician

Liebherr NZ, Earth Moving and Material Handling, Christchurch, New Zealand
Full-time

Take your career further with a global industry leader

Are you a skilled Diesel or Mobile Plant Technician looking for a role where no two days are the same?

Join Liebherr, a globally recognised leader in heavy equipment and technology, and become part of a team that services some of the most advanced earthmoving and material handling equipment in the industry.

This is an opportunity to work in the field across Auckland and wider New Zealand, supporting customers and keeping their critical equipment performing at its best.

What’s in it for you?

• Tool of Trade vehicle
• Monday to Friday – minimum 40 hours per week
• Overtime available at time and a half
• Technical training and genuine career progression
• Job stability with a global company
• Additional 5 bonus leave days
• Paid parental leave
• Early access to Long Service Leave
• The opportunity to work with leading Liebherr technology and equipment

About the role

As a Field Service Technician, you'll be out in the field working directly with customers across Auckland and New Zealand.

You'll service, maintain, diagnose and repair a diverse range of Liebherr equipment, including wheel loaders, material handlers and excavators.

You'll have the opportunity to work on everything from routine servicing through to complex mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault finding, while developing strong relationships with key customers along the way.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Mechanical, hydraulic and electrical diagnostics and fault finding
• Major and minor servicing
• Preventative maintenance and component replacement
• Fabrication and new machine builds as required
• Completing accurate service reports
• Working directly with customers and key accounts
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Travelling to customer sites across Auckland and wider New Zealand
• Working additional hours when required, with overtime paid at time and a half

Skills & Experience:

What we're looking for

We're looking for a hands‑on technician who takes pride in their work, enjoys solving problems and is comfortable working independently in the field.

You’ll ideally have:

• A trade qualification as a Diesel or Mobile Plant Mechanic
• Experience with earthmoving or heavy mobile equipment
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault‑finding skills
• A current driver’s licence
• Flexibility to travel to customer sites and work overtime when required
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Basic Word and Excel skills

Liebherr equipment experience is highly desirable.

Forklift, W, T, R and Air Conditioning tickets will also be highly regarded.

Be part of something bigger

At Liebherr, you're not just joining a workshop or service team — you're joining a global organisation with a strong reputation for innovation, quality and engineering excellence.

We believe our people are at the heart of our success. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in an environment built around teamwork, collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous development.

Whether you're looking to build on your existing experience or take the next step in your career, we'll support you with the training, technology and opportunities to help you grow.

Our Offer:

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of Liebherr's Core Values.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live, work and operate. Our culture is built on mutual respect, teamwork and diversity of thought, and we welcome people from all backgrounds to join our team.

Ready to join Liebherr?

If you're a qualified Diesel or Mobile Plant Technician looking for great equipment, a global employer, career development and the freedom of working in the field, we'd love to hear from you.

If you have any questions, please contact Jennine Williams.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

Location

Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd. - New Zealand