Field Service Technician – Earthmoving Equipment | Full-Time

Scientific & Technical Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Southern Cross medical insurance

Ongoing product and technical training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Scitex Recruitment is seeking a Field Service Technician for Lower Hutt to join a well-established nationwide organisation servicing construction and earthmoving equipment. The role blends workshop repairs with on-site field servicing, offering variety and hands-on problem solving.

You will diagnose faults, perform mechanical servicing, and deliver excellent customer service, with a Heavy Diesel qualification or 3 years’ experience, full Class 1 license, and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Heavy Diesel trade qualification Level 3+ 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.

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

Diagnostic skills

Independent worker

Time management

Customer service

Communication

Class 1 licence

WTR endorsement

Education

Heavy Diesel Trade Qualification (Level 3+)

Job description

Scitex Recruitment is seeking a Field Service Technician for Lower Hutt to join a well-established nationwide organisation servicing construction and earthmoving equipment. The role blends workshop repairs with on-site field servicing, offering variety and hands-on problem solving.

You will diagnose faults, perform mechanical servicing, and deliver excellent customer service, with a Heavy Diesel qualification or 3 years’ experience, full Class 1 license, and a proactive approach.