Heavy Vehicle/Diesel Mechanics

Canstaff; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 100,289,000 - 157,597,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa and immigration support

Accommodation sourcing

Airport pickup & transfer to housing

NZ bank accounts setup

Competitive hourly rates

Job summary

Canstaff is recruiting heavy Vehicle/Diesel Mechanics for permanent roles in New Zealand, with visa and relocation assistance provided. You will inspect, service, diagnose, repair and refurbish heavy vehicles and equipment to ensure peak performance.

You should hold a trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Diesel Fitter, or Light Vehicle Mechanic with heavy-vehicle experience and be able to work unsupervised. Experience with road transport is desirable.

Qualifications

• Fault finding and diagnostics on heavy vehicles.
• Experience in maintaining and repairing trucks and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work unsupervised with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault finding and mechanical diagnostics on heavy vehicles.
• Repair, service and maintain trucks and heavy equipment.
• Rebuild engines, clutches, gearboxes and other components.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Vehicle maintenance

Unsupervised work

Education

Trade qualification: Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Trade qualification: Diesel Fitter

Trade qualification: Light Vehicle Mechanic with heavy experience

Job description

Heavy Vehicle/Diesel Mechanics from the UK and Canada are wanted in New Zealand! Permanent jobs with visa and relocation assistance are on offer.

As our clients are seeking heavy Diesel Mechanics, you will conduct service and diagnostic activities on heavy vehicles.

About the Role

You'll undertake various aspects of the repair, service, and maintenance of heavy vehicles and equipment. You will be inspecting, assessing, testing, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and refurbishing.

• Perform fault finding and mechanical diagnostics
• Repair, service and maintain vehicles
• Rebuild engines, clutches, gearboxes and other components

About You

You follow instructions clearly and are competent in working unsupervised. You have a strong background in maintaining, servicing and repairing trucks and other heavy vehicles.

You have a trade qualification as either a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, a Diesel Fitter, or a Light Vehicle Mechanic with some experience in heavy vehicles. Preferably, you have at least 3 years of experience.

Experience with Road Transport is desirable, but not essential.

• Trade Qualified
• Have a background in maintaining, servicing and repairing trucks and heavy vehicles
• Able to work unsupervised

What's On Offer

• Support and opportunity to continuously upskill as well as the potential to obtain a dual trade
• Safety, technical and leadership training available
• Employee reward/recognition programme
• Relocation assistance includingVisa and Immigration assistance valued at NZD1200, Assistance sourcing accommodation, Airport pick up and transfer to accommodation, Set up of NZ Bank Accounts etc.
• Earn $35 – $45+ per hour (NZD). Those at the top of their field can easily earn $45 – $55+ per hour
• Benefits include: Additional leave, Holiday pay, Sabbatical options, Sick pay and more