Mechanic (Heavy Diesel)

Ritchies Transport; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading passenger transport company in New Zealand is seeking experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanics for their Auckland team. This full-time role involves a range of maintenance tasks on various heavy vehicle brands, providing an exciting opportunity to contribute to a sustainable transport model. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and be ready to work within a supportive team environment, with flexible work hours and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive team

Career progression opportunities

Fortnightly Pay

All relevant PPE provided

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive workshop settings.
• Current New Zealand Drivers’ License Class 1 (ideally up to C4).
• Comfortable with both servicing and repairing vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and active maintenance on heavy vehicles.
• Conduct COF inspections and repairs on diesel and petrol motors.
• Be on-call for out-of-hours breakdowns as necessary.

Skills

Reliable

Mechanically minded

Health and safety conscious

Physically capable of lifting up to 25kgs

Tech savvy

Enthusiastic attitude

Education

NZQA L4 Heavy Automotive Qualification

Job description

The Opportunity;
We’re looking for experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanics to join our Auckland crew on a permanent basis!
Working on a variety of heavy vehicle brands including MAN, Scania and ADL.
This role is a variety of proactive and active maintenance. Involving COF inspections and day-to-day maintenance and repairs on both diesel and petrol motors. As well as other fleet vehicles as appropriate. You will also be rostered oncall when needed for any out of hours breakdowns.

This role is Monday to Friday and could be on the early or the late shift, depending on requirements, with a minimum of 40 hours per week, and a maximum of 60 hours, we can guarantee full time work!
Pay for this role depends on your qualifications and experience, but is between $34p/h-$45p/h.

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.

About You;
You’re looking for a change, you want to work for a company that values your skills and work ethic and you’re 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. You’re comfortable working by yourself and have a strong level of written and spoken English.
You’re capable of servicing and doing repairs as well as detecting and diagnosing faults.
You know what the expectation is with Waka Kotahi and follow regulations.
You have an interest in working on buses!

Your Skills;
• NZQA L4 Heavy Automotive Qualification/ equivalent automotive workshop experience
• Current New Zealand Drivers’ License Class 1 (ideally up to C4)
• Reliable
• Mechanically minded
• Eye for detail
• Health and safety conscious
• Physically capable of lifting up to 25kgs
• Tech savvy
• Enthusiastic attitude

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

Want to learn more? Just ask us.
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 have the right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.
To be considered for this role, please apply through the link below with a cover letter and copy of your most recent CV.