Mechanic

Ritchies Group; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Career progression opportunities

Fortnightly Pay

All relevant PPE provided

Flexible hours (with consultation)

Job summary

Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd. in Morrinsville is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic to join our workshop on a permanent basis. You will maintain a mixture of vehicle brands, perform COF inspections, and handle day-to-day repairs to keep the fleet moving.

Experience with electric vehicles is a bonus as we move toward a more sustainable future. As the sole mechanic in Morrinsville, you will diagnose, plan, and complete repairs independently.

Qualifications

• NZQA L4 Heavy Automotive Qualification/ equivalent automotive workshop experience.
• Current New Zealand Drivers’ License Class 1 (ideally up to Class 4)
• Eye for detail
• Health and safety conscious
• Physically capable of lifting up to 25kgs
• Tech savvy
• EV experience is a bonus

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance across the fleet.
• Conduct COF inspections.
• Carry out day-to-day repairs across multiple vehicle brands.
• Diagnose, plan, and complete repairs independently as the sole mechanic in Morrinsville workshop.
• Troubleshoot issues and support fleet uptime.

Skills

NZQA L4 Heavy Automotive

NZ Drivers Licence Class 1-4

Eye for detail

Health & safety conscious

Physically capable (25kg)

Tech savvy

EV experience bonus

Job description

Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Diesel Mechanic to join our Morrinsville crew on a permanent basis. Working on a variety of vehicle brands, this role involves proactive and reactive maintenance, COF inspections, and day-to-day repairs across our fleet. Experience with electric vehicles will be a bonus as we transition toward a more sustainable future.

As the sole mechanic in our Morrinsville workshop, you’ll be relied upon to diagnose, plan, and complete repairs. You are confident working independently and can troubleshoot issues on your own.

You have a strong level of written and spoken English. You know what the expectation is with Waka Kotahi and follow regulations. You have an interest in working on buses!

About You

You are a skilled mechanic looking for a change, you want to work for a company that values your skills and work ethic. You ready to make the move! You take pride in your work, you’re a team player and you don’t hesitate to ‘go the extra mile’ to get tasks completed in a timely manner. You follow instructions and do the right thing.

Skills

• NZQA L4 Heavy Automotive Qualification/ equivalent automotive workshop experience
• Current New Zealand Drivers’ License Class 1 (ideally up to Class 4)
• Eye for detail
• Health and safety conscious
• Physically capable of lifting up to 25kgs
• Tech savvy
• EV experience is a bonus

What you get

• Supportive team
• Career progression opportunities
• Fortnightly Pay
• All relevant PPE provided
• Flexible hours (with consultation)

About us

Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading passenger transport companies with a team of more than 2,000 people providing coach and charter services right across the country. We partner with regional councils and schools to supply public transport services as well as offering a range of bus and coach hire services to businesses and the general public. You would be joining us at an exciting time in Ritchies’ history as we gear up to decarbonise our fleet and move to a more sustainable public transport model.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer, that focuses heavily on Health and Safety. As such, our pre-employment checks include drug testing, Ministry of Justice checks and reference checking. Candidates for this position must be in New Zealand and have the right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.

How to apply

To be considered for this role, please apply through the link below with a cover letter and copy of your most recent CV.