Pre-Delivery Trade Assistant

Alignz Recruitment

Hamilton

On-site

NZD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role
Modern workshop environment
Medical insurance
KiwiSaver
PPE and uniforms
Product training
Career development

Job summary

Alignz Recruitment in Hamilton, North Island, is seeking a Pre-Delivery Trade Assistant to join a leading construction equipment company. You will assist with mechanical repairs and perform pre-delivery inspections, preparing machinery for delivery and supporting the workshop team.

Ideal backgrounds include Mechanical Trade Assistant, Diesel Apprentice, Automotive Mechanic, Agricultural Machinery Assistant, Workshop Assistant or Engineering/Manufacturing background.

Qualifications

  • Mechanical aptitude or workshop experience required.
  • Experience with servicing, repairs, automotive, trucks, agriculture, or machinery.
  • Confident with hand tools and eager to learn new skills.
  • Reliable and organised, able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with mechanical repairs and workshop tasks
  • Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDI) on new and used equipment
  • Prepare machinery before customer delivery
  • Assist technicians with servicing and repairs
  • Complete basic fault finding and adjustments
  • Support the workshop team to maintain high-quality standards

Skills

Mechanical aptitude
Workshop experience
Hand tools
Reliability & organisation

Education

Full Class 1 Driver Licence

Job description

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Alignz Recruitment – Hamilton, North Island

Mechanically minded and looking to build your career in the heavy equipment industry? We’re looking for a Pre-Delivery Trade Assistant to join a leading construction equipment company. This is a great opportunity for someone with workshop experience who wants to develop their skills working on quality machinery.

The Role:
  • Assist with mechanical repairs and workshop tasks
  • Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDI) on new and used equipment
  • Prepare machinery before customer delivery
  • Assist technicians with servicing and repairs
  • Complete basic fault finding and adjustments
  • Support the workshop team to maintain high-quality standards
Machinery Includes:
  • Excavators
  • Wheel Loaders
  • Rollers
  • Telehandlers
  • Skid Steers
  • Construction & Earthmoving Equipment
We’re Looking For:
  • Mechanical aptitude or workshop experience
  • Experience with servicing, repairs, automotive, trucks, agriculture, or machinery
  • Someone confident using hand tools and learning new skills
  • Reliable, organised, and able to work with minimal supervision
  • Full Class 1 Driver Licence required
  • WTR endorsement advantageous but not essential
Ideal Backgrounds:
  • Mechanical Trade Assistant
  • Diesel Apprentice
  • Automotive Mechanic
  • Agricultural Machinery Assistant
  • Workshop Assistant
  • Engineering/Manufacturing background
What’s On Offer:
  • Permanent full-time role (40+ hours per week)
  • Modern workshop environment
  • Medical insurance
  • KiwiSaver
  • Full PPE and uniforms provided
  • Product training
  • Career development opportunities

Based in Auckland

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