Heavy Diesel Technician – Engines, Driveline & Hydraulics

Sime Darby; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime

Flexible hours

Training and career development

Tool allowance

Antarctica/NZ mines secondment

Discount fuel card

Medical insurance subsidy

6.5% superannuation

PPE and uniforms

Team and social club

Job summary

Terra Cat has 18 facilities nationwide, offering Caterpillar range machines, engines and technology solutions. We’re seeking a Heavy Diesel Technician to join our Component Rebuild Centre in Hornby, Canterbury, working on engines, driveline or hydraulics and taking ownership of safety and admin.

You’ll contribute to high-quality rebuilds for mining and construction equipment, with modern testing facilities and a supportive team focused on growth.

Qualifications

• Experienced Heavy Diesel Technician with background in plant/equipment or component rebuilds.

Responsibilities

• Strip down, inspect and rebuild components from premium equipment.
• Use modern testing facilities to ensure rebuilt meets high standards.
• Work mainly on equipment from the mining and construction industries.
• Take ownership of health and safety, job paperwork and admin.
• Share ideas to improve how we work and keep raising the bar.

Skills

Heavy diesel technician

Job description

Terra Cat has 18 facilities nationwide, offering Caterpillar range machines, engines and technology solutions. We’re seeking a Heavy Diesel Technician to join our Component Rebuild Centre in Hornby, Canterbury, working on engines, driveline or hydraulics and taking ownership of safety and admin.

You’ll contribute to high-quality rebuilds for mining and construction equipment, with modern testing facilities and a supportive team focused on growth.