Heavy Diesel Mechanic – 4on/4off PM, $46/hr

Qube; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance

All tooling and PPE gear provided

4 on 4 off PM roster

Job summary

Qube Ports NZ is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair heavy off‑road machinery at Tauranga Port. This 24/7 operation relies on the team to keep loaders, forklifts, and related assets running around the clock.

The role is full-time, with a 4 on, 4 off PM roster (1600-0400 hours). Applicants must have NZQA Automotive Heavy Engineering Level 4 and proven heavy-vehicle experience, plus strong hydraulic knowledge. Pre-employment medical, drug, ACC, and MOJ checks are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on heavy vehicles and machinery.
• Solid understanding of hydraulic systems.
• Able to work independently and as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Replacing or repairing machinery components.
• Servicing machinery.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults in heavy loaders, excavators, forklifts & trucks.
• Repairs to attachments, grapples & log heads.

Skills

Heavy machinery experience

Hydraulic systems

Electrical fault diagnosis

Independent worker

Education

NZQA Automotive Heavy Engineering Level 4

Job description

Qube Ports NZ is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair heavy off‑road machinery at Tauranga Port. This 24/7 operation relies on the team to keep loaders, forklifts, and related assets running around the clock.

The role is full-time, with a 4 on, 4 off PM roster (1600-0400 hours). Applicants must have NZQA Automotive Heavy Engineering Level 4 and proven heavy-vehicle experience, plus strong hydraulic knowledge. Pre-employment medical, drug, ACC, and MOJ checks are required.