Heavy Diesel Mechanics

CAL>Isuzu Ltd.; Hamilton; Híbrido; NZD 62.000 - 89.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive hourly rates and overtime

Southern Cross Medical Insurance

Uniform and PPE provided

Ongoing health & safety training

HT licences support (Class 2–5)

Staff purchasing discounts

Active social club

Career development emphasis

Free Parking

Descripción de la vacante

CAL Isuzu in Hamilton is seeking a Heavy Diesel Technician to service and maintain customer vehicles to Isuzu standards, ensuring safety and performance. The role spans light to heavy trucks, up to 50 tonnes, with opportunities for evening and weekend work based on demand.

The successful candidate will join a workshop that values quality workmanship, autonomy, and continuous learning, with training provided for the right applicant and a competitive hourly rate depending on experience.

Formación

• Experience in a similar light or heavy automotive role.
• Full driver’s licence (Class 2 HT licence preferred but not essential).
• Minimum 3 years experience in automotive field.
• Isuzu truck knowledge advantageous but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Diagnose and rectify vehicle faults through repairs, overhauls, and adjustments.
• Conduct test drives to verify vehicle performance.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge through ongoing training.

Conocimientos

Truck industry interest

Follow instructions

Automotive experience

Class 2 HT licence

3 years experience

Isuzu knowledge

Self-motivated

Health and safety

Descripción del empleo

Automotive Sales and Repair Hamilton City, Waikato Full Time

Heavy Diesel Technician role in Hamilton. If you’re passionate about trucks and quality workmanship, this could be the opportunity for you.

CAL Isuzu is New Zealand’s largest Isuzu truck dealership, with branches in Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga. Our success is built on continuous growth, high-quality workmanship, and the development of our people. As proud representatives of Isuzu—the number one truck brand in New Zealand—we are committed to delivering excellence for our customers and our team.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a Heavy Diesel Technician to join our Hamilton-based workshop team. In this role, you will be responsible for servicing and maintaining customer vehicles to manufacturer standards, ensuring reliability, safety, and performance.

You’ll work across the latest model vehicles, from light commercial units through to high-productivity truck and trailer combinations up to 50 tonnes. This role suits someone who works well autonomously, has a strong eye for detail, and takes pride in identifying faults and preventative maintenance opportunities while completing work efficiently and to a high standard.

Our workshop has a consistent workflow, and hours can be varied to meet customer demand. We are particularly interested in candidates who can offer flexibility for evening and weekend work.

This full-time position is ideal for an experienced Heavy Diesel Technician or a light automotive technician looking to transition into heavy diesel. Training will be provided for the right applicant.

Remuneration ranges from $29.66 - $43.00 per Hour, depending on experience, based on a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and rectify vehicle faults through repairs, overhauls, and adjustments
• Conduct test drives to verify vehicle performance
• Troubleshoot breakdowns efficiently and accurately
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge through ongoing training

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• A genuine interest in the trucking industry
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
• Experience in a similar light or heavy automotive role
• Full driver’s licence (Class 2 HT licence preferred but not essential)
• Minimum experience of 3 Years
• Isuzu truck knowledge advantageous but not required
• A positive, self-motivated attitude
• A strong commitment to health and safety practices

Why Join CAL Isuzu?
When you join CAL Isuzu, you’ll be supported by a business that values its people and their wellbeing. We offer:

• Competitive hourly rates and overtime allowances
• Southern Cross Medical Insurance
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Ongoing product and health & safety training
• Support to obtain HT licences (Class 2–5, including Dangerous Goods)
• Staff purchasing discounts with business partners
• An active social club
• A strong commitment to your health, safety, and long-term career development
• Free Parking