Heavy Diesel Mechanic

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

InterGroup’s workshop team keeps our fleet safe and road‑ready. In this hands‑on role, you’ll service and maintain heavy diesel vehicles, diagnose faults, and test engine components to ensure peak performance. You’ll work across multiple regions with a focus on safety and compliance, documenting work clearly.

Hours are full‑time (40 hours/week) with shifts across mornings to evenings. The role offers a competitive hourly rate ($40–$42 NZD) based on experience and skill set, plus career

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience working on heavy vehicles and diesel engines.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to health and safety best practice.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining heavy diesel vehicles and specialist equipment
• Fault finding and diagnostics across mechanical and electrical systems
• Repairing, maintaining, and testing diesel engines and related components
• Conducting preventative maintenance and safety checks
• Ensuring all work meets safety and compliance standards
• Completing job documentation accurately and efficiently

Job description

AtIntergroup, we’re the behind-the-scenes legends of infrastructure and industrial services - delivering across waste management, industrial services, coatings, and water infrastructure. You’ve probably seen us working in your neighbourhood.

About the role

Our workshop team plays a critical role in keeping our fleet safe, compliant, and on the road. In this dynamic, hands‑on position, you’ll ensure our vehicles are serviced and maintained to the highest standard, supporting reliable, peak performance.

Location

You will be required to work in Auckland, Northland, Taranaki, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Christchurch, Wellington and Otago regions.

Hours of Work

Our normal hours of operation are between 6am and 10pm, 7 days per week. This role is a 40 hours per week position.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Servicing and maintaining heavy diesel vehicles and specialist equipment
• Fault finding and diagnostics across mechanical and electrical systems
• Repairing, maintaining, and testing diesel engines and related components
• Conducting preventative maintenance and safety checks
• Ensuring all work meets safety and compliance standards
• Completing job documentation accurately and efficiently

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' experience working on heavy vehicles and diesel engines
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to health and safety best practice
• Class 2-5 Driver Licence (advantageous but not essential)
• Reliable, motivated, and ready to hit the ground running

Why Join InterGroup?

We pride ourselves in providing a great team environment, career progression opportunities and offer a very competitive hourly rate ranging from $40 per hour to $42 per hour based on experience and skillset.

• Ministry of Justice check and pre-employment drug test required.