Senior automotive technician

DCH Autosport; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Autosport in Christchurch, New Zealand, is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician to join our full‑time team. You’ll work across servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on European, road, and race vehicles, with a focus on quality workmanship.

The role offers hands-on motorsport exposure, a supportive workshop culture, and opportunities to expand skills beyond standard road car servicing. Must live in New Zealand and be able to work unsupervised.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 4 Automotive qualification.
• 3+ years industry experience is mandatory.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability.
• Experience with European vehicles highly recommended.
• Interest in motorsport/performance vehicles is an advantage
• WOF certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Reliable, motivated, and able to work unsupervised
• Great communication skills and positive attitude
• Must currently live in New Zealand

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, diagnose and repair a wide range of vehicles.
• Work across European, road, and race cars in a fast-paced workshop.
• Deliver high-quality workmanship with a problem-solving mindset.

Skills

Diagnostics

Fault finding

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Level 4 Automotive qualification

Job description

We’re more than just a workshop — we’re a passionate, charismatic team that genuinely loves cars and the work we do. From European and road cars to high-performance and motorsport builds, no two days are ever the same in our fast-paced workshop.

As an experienced Automotive Technician joining us on a full-time permanent basis (Monday to Friday), you’ll work across servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a wide variety of European, road, and race vehicles. If you enjoy problem-solving, take pride in producing high-quality work, and like the idea of expanding your skills beyond standard road car servicing, this is the place for you.

You’ll gain valuable hands‑on experience in motorsport and race car preparation while continuing to develop your expertise with European and road vehicles. We offer a supportive and enjoyable workshop environment where personality matters just as much as technical ability — we work hard, have a laugh along the way, and share a genuine passion for what we do.

What We’re Looking For

Must have level 4 Automotive qualification.

3+ years industry experience is mandatory.

Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding ability.

Experience with European vehicles highly recommended.

Interest in motorsport/performance vehicles is an advantage

WOF certification preferred or willingness to obtain

Reliable, motivated, and able to work unsupervised

Great communication skills and positive attitude

Must currently live in New Zealand

Why Join Us

Opportunity to work on high-performance and motorsport race cars

Varied and interesting work

Friendly, close-knit team to ensure an enjoyable environment

Independent role with a strong focus on quality workmanship