Lead EV Technician – Heavy Electric Fleet

WM; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Tools, laptop & phone Provided

HV training & certification

Career progression within EV team

Engineering knowledge sharing

Job summary

WM New Zealand, based in Auckland, leads New Zealand's largest heavy electric truck fleet within the Fleet EV Team. You will maintain, diagnose, repair and develop our growing EV fleet and related technologies, working alongside EV technicians and engineers to ensure safety, reliability and performance.

This hands-on role involves fault finding and testing of new vehicle technologies. On offer are competitive rates, specialist tools, ongoing EV training including high-voltage certification, and

Qualifications

• Qualification: Level 4 Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering or Heavy Automotive Electrical.
• Experience: Strong background in heavy vehicle electrical systems; EV/high voltage experience is advantageous.
• Technical: Diagnostics, CAN bus, wiring, electrical fault analysis; interpret wiring schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, fault-finding and repairs on high- and low-voltage vehicle systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and system updates on the EV fleet.
• Support field repairs and remote diagnostics; travel as required.
• Liaise with EV Engineering to implement electrical upgrades.
• Ensure work complies with HV safety standards and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate with operations and engineering teams.

Skills

Diagnostics

CAN bus systems

Electrical fault analysis

Wiring

High voltage safety

Education

Level 4 Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering or Heavy Automotive Electrical

Tools

Electrical diagnostics tools

Job description

WM New Zealand, based in Auckland, leads New Zealand's largest heavy electric truck fleet within the Fleet EV Team. You will maintain, diagnose, repair and develop our growing EV fleet and related technologies, working alongside EV technicians and engineers to ensure safety, reliability and performance.

This hands-on role involves fault finding and testing of new vehicle technologies. On offer are competitive rates, specialist tools, ongoing EV training including high-voltage certification, and