Heavy-Duty Diesel Technician – Growth & Hands-On Expert

Sime; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd is recruiting a mechanic/technician to diagnose and repair heavy-duty trucks at our Waterloo Business Park site in Christchurch, reporting to the Service Manager. You will perform routine maintenance and inspections, mentor apprentices, and stay versatile with after-hours callouts and travel as needed.

You should bring hands-on heavy-truck experience, a safety-first mindset, strong problem-solving, and ideally a Class 5 license; NZQA qualification in Heavy Road Transport or

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with heavy-duty trucks.
• A strong commitment to safety and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to tackle challenges head-on.
• Ideally, a Class 5 license (we can help you get it!).
• NZQA in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment.
• Reliability and willingness to commit to the team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues using cutting-edge diagnostic tools, and conduct routine maintenance, service, and inspections.
• Mentor apprentices and collaborate with experienced pros to grow skills.
• Rostered 40 hours per week with Saturday work and after-hours callouts as needed; travel for work and training as required.

Skills

Heavy-duty trucks

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Reliability

Class 5 license

Education

NZQA in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd is recruiting a mechanic/technician to diagnose and repair heavy-duty trucks at our Waterloo Business Park site in Christchurch, reporting to the Service Manager. You will perform routine maintenance and inspections, mentor apprentices, and stay versatile with after-hours callouts and travel as needed.

You should bring hands-on heavy-truck experience, a safety-first mindset, strong problem-solving, and ideally a Class 5 license; NZQA qualification in Heavy Road Transport or