Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Fletcher Building Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer contribution

Upskill opportunities and licenses

Retail discounts

Fuel discounts (Z fuel)

Monthly pie and coffee

Job summary

Higgins in Auckland is seeking a Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join the East Tamaki workshop team. You will service heavy vehicles, civil construction plant and equipment, diagnose faults, and perform repairs with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role offers a permanent 40-hour week, on-call roster, and opportunities to upskill and gain further licenses, with employee benefits including KiwiSaver contributions and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification and relevant licences required.
• Experience with heavy vehicles, civil construction plant and mobile equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices and team safety.
• Willingness to overtime and rostered callouts.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain heavy vehicles, civil construction plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and complete mechanical repairs, including minor electrical work.
• Carry out COF checks, servicing, lubrication, welding and fitting.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment to identify maintenance needs.
• Keep maintenance records and follow servicing programmes.
• Help keep the workshop organised and safe.

Skills

Heavy vehicle maintenance experience

Diagnostics & fault finding

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Teamwork

Overtime/night shift availability

Education

Level 4 Trade Qualification

Class 4 licence with WTR endorsements

Class 5 licence advantageous

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our Auckland workshop team based at our East Tamaki yard.

In this role you'll help keep our fleet of heavy vehicles, plant and equipment running safely and reliably. From scheduled servicing to fault finding and repairs, no two days are quite the same. You'll work across a variety of equipment, support operational teams when required, and take part in a rostered on-call system.

What you'll be doing:

• Service and maintain heavy vehicles, civil construction plant and equipment
• Diagnose faults and complete mechanical and minor electrical repairs
• Carry out COF checks, servicing, lubrication, fitting and welding work
• Inspect vehicles and equipment to identify maintenance requirements
• Complete maintenance records and follow scheduled servicing programmes
• Help keep the workshop organised, well-stocked and operating safely

About you:

• Level 4 Trade Qualification (or equivalent)
• Current, full Class 4 licence with WTR endorsements
• Class 5 licence advantageous
• Experience maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles, construction plant and mobile equipment
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• A practical approach with good attention to detail
• Committed to safe work practices and looking after your team
• Available to work overtime, night work and rostered callouts when required
• Competitive hourly rate
• Permanent role with guaranteed 40 hours per week
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• Opportunity to upskill and gain further licenses
• Retail discounts for you and your family to enjoy
• Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth – because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.