Field Service Technician

Stellar Recruitment Pty; Southland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Service bonus

Overtime rates

Onsite parking

Retail discounts

Life insurance

Discounted medical insurance

Job summary

TDX is seeking a Field Service Technician to diagnose, service and repair construction equipment across the region, in both field and workshop settings. You will work independently with a supportive team, representing a market-leading, 100% New Zealand–owned business.

Ideal candidates are trade-qualified Heavy Diesel Technicians with strong mechanical and hydraulic diagnostics, excellent communication, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical and hydraulic diagnostic and repair skills.
• Strong diagnostic capability in field and workshop environments.
• Customer-focused approach and clear communication with customers.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out diagnostics, servicing, and repairs on construction equipment in the field and workshop.
• Fault finding mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues across a range of equipment.
• Providing quality customer service and clear communication with customers and the team.
• Completing job documentation, reports, and warranty paperwork accurately.

Skills

Mechanical diagnostics

Hydraulic repair

Customer service

Independent field work

Education

Heavy Diesel Technician trade qualification

Job description

The role:

Join TDX as a Field Service Technician and play a key role supporting customers across the region. You'll be responsible for diagnosing, servicing, and repairing construction equipment, ensuring customers receive reliable and efficient solutions.

This is a hands-on role suited to a skilled technician who enjoys problem-solving, working independently, and delivering excellent customer service. You'll work alongside a supportive team while representing a market-leading New Zealand-owned business.

Responsibilities include:

• Carrying out diagnostics, servicing, and repairs on construction equipment in the field and workshop
• Fault finding mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues across a range of equipment
• Providing quality customer service and clear communication with customers and the team
• Completing job documentation, reports, and warranty paperwork accurately

What's in it for you?

• Career development, ongoing training, and genuine opportunities to grow your career
• Supportive leadership and a friendly, team-focused culture
• Weekly pay, Service bonus, overtime rates, onsite parking, and retail discounts
• Life insurance and discounted medical insurance
• The opportunity to work for a market-leading, 100% New Zealand-owned business

Who are we?

TDX is a true New Zealand success story and 100% New Zealand owned and operated. From humble beginnings when we were set up over 40 years ago by a couple of mates, today TDX is recognised as the market leader for sales and service of construction equipment. We service our highly valued customers in the civil, forestry, construction, mining and marine sectors across all of New Zealand.

TDX is the distributor of leading global brands including Volvo CE, Yanmar CE, Shell Lubricants, Fuchs Kohler Generators, Perkins Engines and Allison Transmissions. We are committed to combining world-class experience with local know-how.

About you:

• Trade qualified Heavy Diesel Technician with 3+ year's experience out of their time
• Heavy Plant & Equipment qualified preferred but not essential
• Strong mechanical and hydraulic diagnostic and repair skills
• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
• Great communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• Reliable, organised, and able to manage a busy workload
• A proactive attitude with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

If you're looking to build your career with a leading New Zealand-owned business and enjoy working hands-on in the field, we'd love to hear from you.