Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Trade Assist; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 48,216,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Job summary

Trade Assist in Canterbury is seeking a Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our team. You will service, maintain and repair heavy machinery across workshop and site environments, diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults and carrying out preventative maintenance.

Excellent hands-on skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential, along with a clean NZ Driver Licence preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and solid industry experience.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills.
• A solid work ethic and reliable attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full NZ Driver Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing heavy machinery.
• Diagnosing and fault finding mechanical, hydraulic and electrical issues.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance.
• Working across workshop and site environments.
• Helping keep machinery and equipment operating safely and efficiently.
• General workshop, yard and equipment duties.

Skills

Strong mechanical fault-finding

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications and solid industry experience

Job description

We are looking for a Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our Canterbury team. If you’re mechanically minded, enjoy working on heavy equipment and take pride in getting the job done right, we want to hear from you. You’ll be working across servicing, maintenance, repairs and fault finding. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands‑on role, likes a bit of variety and knows how to keep heavy machinery running smoothly.

What’s in it for you?

• $35–$45 per hour based on experience
• Paid weekly
• Temp to permanent opportunities
• Plenty of variety across heavy machinery and equipment
• Opportunities to grow and develop your skills
• Supportive team environment

What you’ll be doing

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing heavy machinery
• Diagnosing and fault finding mechanical, hydraulic and electrical issues
• Carrying out preventative maintenance
• Working across workshop and site environments
• Helping keep machinery and equipment operating safely and efficiently
• General workshop, yard and equipment duties

What we’re looking for

• Relevant qualifications and solid industry experience
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
• A solid work ethic and reliable attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full NZ Driver Licence preferred

Please note - It is a requirement that applicants are able to provide a clean drug and alcohol test result before commencing work with us.