Hydraulic Service Technician - ET

IMG; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,348 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time consistent hours

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for development

Job summary

A leading engineering company in East Tamaki is seeking an experienced Hydraulic Service Technician. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate between $38.00 and $44.00, based on experience, with guaranteed minimum hours of 40 per week. Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, servicing hydraulic systems, and ensuring effective communication with customers. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience and a trade qualification. Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in hydraulic servicing or mechanical equipment.
• Proven knowledge of major brand hydraulic components.
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Analyse, troubleshoot, service, and repair hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Manufacture, assemble, test, and commission hydraulic equipment.
• Diagnose faults within hydraulic and mechanical systems.

Skills

Hydraulic servicing

Technical diagnostic skills

Fault-finding

Communication skills

Education

Relevant trade qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Hydraulic Service Technician to join our team based in East Tamaki. This is a permanent, full-time role offering a competitive hourly rate of $38.00 to $44.00, depending on experience, with a guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week.

The role involves the manufacture, servicing, repair, and commissioning of hydraulic and mechanical equipment both on-site and within the workshop, working across a range of major-brand hydraulic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse, troubleshoot, service, and repair hydraulic and mechanical systems and components
• Manufacture, assemble, test, and commission hydraulic equipment
• Diagnose faults within hydraulic and mechanical systems, with or without schematics
• Read and interpret hydraulic and engineering drawings, including open loop, closed loop, PTO-powered, logic valve, servo, proportional, and regenerative circuits
• Safely operate and change accumulators
• Use hydraulic test, flushing, filtration, and purification equipment correctly
• Select, install, and commission hydraulic hoses, pipes, and tubing, ensuring correct sizing, flow capacity, and compatibility
• Complete job cards, timesheets, and required documentation accurately and daily
• Liaise with customers and internal teams to maintain clear communication and high service standards

Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in hydraulic servicing, repair, or mechanical equipment
• Proven knowledge of major brand hydraulic components
• Strong technical diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and technical drawings
• Relevant trade qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Good communication skills and attention to detail

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of $38.00 – $44.00, based on experience
• Consistent, full-time hours (minimum 40 per week)
• Long-term, permanent employment
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for development

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. This role is open to New Zealand citizens, residents, and suitably qualified overseas applicants who are able to obtain or hold a valid New Zealand work visa. Appointment to the role is subject to a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test.