Field Service Technician

Scientific & Technical Recruitment; Southland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Southern Cross medical insurance

Ongoing training and development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Scitex Recruitment is partnering with a nationwide organisation to recruit a Field Service Technician for West Invercargill. The role blends workshop repairs with field servicing, offering exposure to a range of construction and earthmoving equipment while delivering quality service and support to customers.

The ideal candidate will hold a Heavy Diesel Trade qualification or substantial experience, plus strong diagnostics, a Class 1 licence and a customer‑focused approach.

Qualifications

• Heavy Diesel Trade qualification (Level 3+) or 3+ years' heavy diesel experience.
• Around 3 years' experience servicing and maintaining earthmoving equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good time management and a proactive, self-starting approach.
• Customer-focused attitude and strong communication skills.
• Full Class 1 driver’s licence.
• WTR endorsement would be an advantage but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out mechanical servicing, maintenance and repairs on earthmoving equipment.
• Attending customer sites to diagnose faults and complete field repairs.
• Completing workshop and field-based mechanical repairs and servicing.
• Carrying out pre-delivery inspections and testing on new and used equipment.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and identifying effective repair solutions.
• Providing great customer service and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Skills

Heavy Diesel tech experience

Diagnostics & fault-finding

Independent worker

Time management

Customer communication

Class 1 licence

WTR endorsement (advantage)

Education

Heavy Diesel Trade qualification (Level 3+)

Job description

Field Service Technician! Start ASAP - Great opportunity (West Invercargill)

09th November, 2026

Scitex Recruitment is partnering with a well-established, nationwide organisation specialising in the supply, servicing and support of construction and earthmoving equipment. With a strong network of dedicated product support teams and onsite workshops, they provide servicing and maintenance across a wide range of machinery and equipment brands.

Due to continued growth and an increase in workload, they are looking for an experienced Field Service Technician to join their West Invercargill Team.

This is a varied role offering a combination of workshop-based repairs and field servicing, giving you the opportunity to work with a range of construction and earthmoving equipment while providing quality service and support to customers.

What will you be doing?

• Carrying out mechanical servicing, maintenance and repairs on earthmoving equipment.
• Attending customer sites to diagnose faults and complete field repairs.
• Completing workshop and Field based mechanical repairs and servicing.
• Carrying out pre-delivery inspections and testing on new and used equipment.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and identifying effective repair solutions.
• Providing great customer service and maintaining strong customer relationships.

09th November, 2026

Scitex Recruitment is partnering with a well-established, nationwide organisation specialising in the supply, servicing and support of construction and earthmoving equipment. With a strong network of dedicated product support teams and onsite workshops, they provide servicing and maintenance across a wide range of machinery and equipment brands.

Due to continued growth and an increase in workload, they are looking for an experienced Field Service Technician to join their West Invercargill Team.

This is a varied role offering a combination of workshop-based repairs and field servicing, giving you the opportunity to work with a range of construction and earthmoving equipment while providing quality service and support to customers.

What you'll bring:

• A Heavy Diesel Trade qualification (Level 3 or above), or at least three years' relevant Heavy Diesel experience.
• Around three years' experience servicing and maintaining earthmoving equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good time management and a proactive, self-starting approach.
• A customer-focused attitude and strong communication skills.
• A full Class 1 driver's licence.
• WTR endorsement would be an advantage but is not essential.

What's on offer?

• Full-time, permanent employment with a minimum of 40 hours per week. (OT kicking in at 40 hours).
• Free Southern Cross medical insurance for yourself, with subsidised cover available for your family.
• Ongoing product and technical training.
• Excellent career development opportunities within a large, established nationwide organisation.

Interested? This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team within a growing business, where you'll have access to ongoing training, quality equipment and genuine opportunities to develop your career.

If you're a qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic looking for a new challenge in Dunedin, we'd love to hear from you!