Heavy Vehicle Technician - Mission-Ready Fleet Maintenance

Scania New Zealand; Foxton Beach; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Scania New Zealand is seeking a skilled automotive technician to base at Linton Military Camp, maintaining and repairing the NZ Army's heavy vehicle fleet to keep equipment safe, reliable and mission-ready. You will perform fault diagnostics, post-deployment inspections, and repairs across Workshop and MRO teams with flexibility to assist where needed.

The role requires a National Certificate in Automotive Engineering with heavy-diesel focus, plus Class 1/2 licences, and strong repair abilities

Qualifications

• NZ-accredited qualification in automotive industry.
• Proven technical competence in mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Experience supervising apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to improve processes or procedures.
• Hands-on repair and maintenance of automotive vehicles to quality standards.
• Maintain WOF/COF readiness and safety compliance.
• Adapt to new technology in vehicles and equipment.
• Coordinate with production staff for materials and services.
• Liaise with technical authorities and customers to complete repairs and servicing.

Skills

Heavy diesel repairs

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Mechanical skills

Safety compliance

Education

National Certificate in Automotive Engineering, Heavy Diesel Vehicles

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Workshop tools

Job description

Scania New Zealand is seeking a skilled automotive technician to base at Linton Military Camp, maintaining and repairing the NZ Army's heavy vehicle fleet to keep equipment safe, reliable and mission-ready. You will perform fault diagnostics, post-deployment inspections, and repairs across Workshop and MRO teams with flexibility to assist where needed.

The role requires a National Certificate in Automotive Engineering with heavy-diesel focus, plus Class 1/2 licences, and strong repair abilities