Mechanic – Auckland Airport

Mode Rentals; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

NZ-owned company

Job summary

Mode Rentals in Auckland is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician to service and maintain our mixed rental fleet, mainly Toyota. This hands-on workshop role supports the Mangere branch and wider Auckland operations.

You will diagnose, repair vehicles, perform COF prep, routine maintenance, source parts, and coordinate outsourced work, with weekend shifts as needed. The role offers a stable long‑term career with a NZ‑owned company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as automotive technician (light vehicles).
• NZ workshop or fleet experience, including COF/rego processes.
• Basic computer literacy (emails, service logs, parts ordering).
• Weekend availability due to 7-day operation.

Responsibilities

• Service, diagnose and repair fleet vehicles using scan tools where required.
• Carry out pre-COF checks, fix defects promptly, and present vehicles for COF.
• Perform standard mechanical repairs: brakes, CV boots, suspension bushes, cooling systems, belts, batteries, tyres.
• Complete routine maintenance: oil changes, tune-ups, filters, fluid checks, tyre rotations.
• Keep the workshop tidy and maintain organised parts/consumables.
• Source parts and tyres at trade rates; raise simple quotes; liaise with suppliers.
• Coordinate outsourced work when needed.
• Provide clear updates to branch staff.
• Support new fleet arrivals (prep and fit-outs).
• Assist the Airport branch when required.

Skills

5+ years experience

NZ fleet experience

COF knowledge

Road testing

Basic computer literacy

Weekend availability

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Automotive Technician to service and maintain our mixed rental fleet (primarily Toyota). This is a hands‑on workshop role supporting our Mangere branch and wider Auckland operations.

What you’ll do

• Service, diagnose and repair fleet vehicles using scan tools where required
• Carry out pre‑COF checks, fix defects promptly, and present vehicles for COF
• Perform standard mechanical repairs: brakes, CV boots, suspension bushes, cooling systems, belts, batteries, tyres
• Complete routine maintenance: oil changes, tune‑ups, filters, fluid checks, tyre rotations
• Keep the workshop tidy and maintain organised parts/consumables
• Source parts and tyres at trade rates; raise simple quotes; liaise with suppliers
• Coordinate outsourced work when needed
• Provide clear updates to branch staff
• Support new fleet arrivals (prep and fit‑outs)
• Assist the Airport branch when required

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years’ experience as an automotive technician (light vehicles)
• NZ workshop or fleet experience, including COF/rego processes and safe road‑testing
• Basic computer literacy (emails, service logs, parts ordering)
• Ability to work some weekends (7‑day operation; summer peak)

Nice to have

• Existing relationships with local parts/tyre suppliers
• Hybrid vehicle knowledge

What we offer

• $36–$42/hr (DOE)
• Stable, long‑term role in a growing NZ‑owned company