Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Qube; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in New Zealand is looking for a Diesel Mechanic for their Tauranga depot. In this role, you will perform repairs and maintenance on heavy machinery, including trucks and container handlers. Ideal candidates will have experience with heavy machinery, an understanding of hydraulics, and a clean driver's license. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits including free health insurance, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Free Southern Cross Health Insurance

Monthly Tool Allowance

Company vehicle and phone

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience with similar heavy machinery and hydraulics is required.
• Understanding of electrical diagrams is preferred.
• A full clean New Zealand Driver’s License is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs, services, and maintenance on heavy machinery.
• Assist in maintaining the fleet of trucks and machinery.
• Participate in 24hr 'on call' rotations for breakdown assistance.

Skills

Experience with heavy machinery

Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic diagrams

Time Management

Team Spirit

Education

New Zealand National Certificate in Automotive Heavy Engineering Level 4

Tools

Tools for vehicle maintenance

Job description

About Qube

As the leading provider of empty container logistics in New Zealand, Qube specializes in transport, refrigeration, diesel services, storage, and maintenance. With operations across eight key locations, we support major shipping lines, importers, and exporters to keep goods moving efficiently.

Join Our Team

We have an opportunity for a Diesel Mechanic to join our busy depot team based at our Sulphur Point depot. This is a diverse and challenging role which involves carrying out repairs, services, and maintenance on our heavy machinery such as container handlers, trucks, and other vehicles.

About The Role

This is a full-time position with a guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week. Hours of work are 7.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday and 7.00am to 12.00pm Saturday.

Hourly Rate Will Be Based On Qualifications/experience.

Location: Sulphur Point, Tauranga

What You’ll Do

• Keep our fleet of trucks, container, handlers and plant machinery humming along smoothly
• Tackle repairs, services and maintenance like a pro – Safely, efficiently.
• Share your wisdom with apprentices and drivers.
• Be a team player and pitch in for 24hr ‘on call’ rotations – Because breakdowns don’t keep office hours!

What We Need

• Experience with similar heavy machinery and hydraulics to our container handlers. (If you can fix it, we want you!)
• Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic diagrams (or have some understanding of electrics).
• A New Zealand National Certificate in Automotive Heavy Engineering Level 4 preferred but not essential (or equivalent).
• A full clean New Zealand Driver’s License
• Team Spirit, Time Management, and the ability to keep cool under pressure

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Look after yourself with Free Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Monthly Tool Allowance
• Company vehicle and phone
• Working as part of a great team in a workplace where you are valued and rewarded for your hard work!

Why QUBE?

Qube recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from people of all genders, ages and backgrounds. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected on their unique strengths and characteristics.

Requirements

You must pass a pre-employment medical and drug test and be eligible to work in New Zealand. You will also need to pass a pre-employment ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check.

Apply Now! For additional information call 0800 SCS JOBS (0800 727 5627).