Fleet Mechanic – Queenstown (Uniforms + Benefits)

Avis Budget Group; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NZ$38–40 per hour

Uniform provided

Parking provided

Employee discounts on car rental

Wellbeing programme

Internal mobility opportunities

Job summary

Avis Budget Group is hiring a qualified Mechanic to join our Queenstown team on a full-time basis. You will service and maintain our fleet, perform diagnostics, and support the workshop with a range of motor vehicle repairs in a busy rental operation.

We offer rostered shifts and competitive hourly rates of NZ$38–40 with uniforms, parking, employee discounts, and wellbeing benefits. This role requires a Level 4 motor mechanics qualification and a proactive, safety‑mocused approach.

Qualifications

• Full drivers’ license (including manual vehicles).
• Trade qualification in Motor Mechanics (Level 4) with previous experience working as a motor mechanic (working experience within the car rental industry would be advantageous).
• Experience with both petrol and diesel motors.
• A customer-focused, collaborative, and adaptable approach to work each day.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks across multiple sites with a high level of attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Good communications skills (written and verbal) with knowledge of MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety legislation relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Servicing vehicles to manufacturers’ specifications and company standards, including carrying out minor repairs and preventative maintenance checks on fleet vehicles (e.g. replacing fluids, changing oil/air filter, tyres, brakes, fitting ski racks etc.) including cars, trucks and company fleet.
• Monitor inventory and request the order of new parts from Service Administrator Assemble mechanical components according to specifications.
• Perform diagnostic tests to determine functionality problems.
• Provide assistance to Trade Assistant when required.
• Complete Repair Orders
• Providing breakdown assistance when necessary
• Preparing vehicles for hand back and sales.
• Testing and general servicing of workshop equipment for safety.
• Keeping accurate and on-time job records and recording servicing history in applicable systems
• Conducting work in a safe manner, complying with Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental policies, procedures and being familiar with emergency evacuation procedures to eliminate or minimise workplace health and safety risks.
• Adhering to Company Quality Assurance and Uniform Guidelines.
• Attend company/manufacturer training as necessary.
• Working efficiently and effectively in a team environment to maintain a culture of service excellence and accomplishing organisational goals under limited supervision.
• Driving vehicles as required.
• Other reasonable duties as requested by the Service Manager.

Skills

Customer focus

Teamwork

Problem solving

MS Office

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Trade qualification in Motor Mechanics (Level 4)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Avis Budget Group is hiring a qualified Mechanic to join our Queenstown team on a full-time basis. You will service and maintain our fleet, perform diagnostics, and support the workshop with a range of motor vehicle repairs in a busy rental operation.

We offer rostered shifts and competitive hourly rates of NZ$38–40 with uniforms, parking, employee discounts, and wellbeing benefits. This role requires a Level 4 motor mechanics qualification and a proactive, safety‑mocused approach.