Heavy Diesel Mechanic | Permanent, Whangārei

Culham Engineering; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Culham Engineering in Whangarei invites an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our team in a full-time, permanent role. You will perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on our fleet of vehicles, cranes and heavy plant, ensuring safe operation and reliability across the business.

You will also maintain service records, manage parts inventory, and assist with cost-effective maintenance solutions while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Trade Certificate in Heavy Diesel Engineering is required.
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles, plant, and equipment.
• Class 1 Driver Licence is required; Class 2/4/5 licences are advantageous.
• WTR endorsements and forklift endorsement are beneficial.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Culham’s fleet of vehicles, cranes and heavy plant to ensure safe operation.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, diagnostics, breakdown repairs and servicing.
• Perform component replacement and site-based mechanical repairs as required.
• Maintain service records, manage parts inventory and assist with cost-effective maintenance solutions.
• Collaborate with workshop and operations teams to ensure uptime.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Problem solving

Communication

Independent worker

Health & safety

Education

Trade Certificate in Heavy Diesel Engineering

Job description

Culham Engineering in Whangarei invites an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our team in a full-time, permanent role. You will perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on our fleet of vehicles, cranes and heavy plant, ensuring safe operation and reliability across the business.

You will also maintain service records, manage parts inventory, and assist with cost-effective maintenance solutions while upholding health and safety standards.