Service Technician

Tradestaff; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full training

Ongoing development

Job summary

Tradestaff Tauranga is seeking a mechanically minded Service Technician to join a supportive, family-owned team. If you enjoy hands-on work, solving problems and getting out on the road, this role offers a great opportunity to develop your skills with dairy milking systems, pumps and irrigation equipment.

Based in Tauranga, the role involves on-site servicing, workshop work and regular travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Must have strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with dairy equipment, pumps or irrigation is advantageous.
• NZ Full Class 1 driver licence and reliable transport are essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, repair and install dairy milking systems, pumps and irrigation equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and provide practical solutions.
• Carry out installations, servicing and repairs at customer sites and in the workshop.
• Complete service reports and relevant paperwork.
• Identify and organise parts and materials required for jobs.
• Coordinate work with the Service Manager and team.
• Provide excellent customer service and technical support.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Pumps & irrigation

NZ Driver Licence (Full Class 1)

Customer service

Job description

Service Technician

Tradestaff Tauranga is looking for a mechanically minded Service Technician to join a supportive, family-owned business. If you enjoy hands-on work, solving problems and getting out on the road, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills while working with dairy milking systems, pumps and irrigation equipment.

Location:

Tauranga

Start date:

Immediate

Pay rate:

$30–$38 per hour, depending on experience + weekly pay

What You'll Be Doing

• Service, maintain, repair and install dairy milking systems, pumps and irrigation equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and provide practical, effective solutions.
• Carry out installations, servicing and repairs at customer sites and in the workshop.
• Complete service reports, maintenance records and relevant paperwork.
• Identify and organise parts, materials and equipment required for jobs.
• Coordinate work with the Service Manager and wider team.
• Provide excellent customer service and technical support while working independently or alongside other technicians.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience in mechanical servicing, pumps, irrigation, dairy equipment or a similar trade advantageous.
• Confidence diagnosing faults, using tools and carrying out repairs.
• Full Class 1 manual NZ Driver Licence and reliable transport – essential.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively and contribute to a team.
• Reliable, motivated and willing to learn, with the legal right to work in New Zealand.

What’s In It For You?

• $30–$38 per hour with weekly pay.
• Full training to develop your knowledge of dairy systems and equipment.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Varied, hands-on work across workshop and customer sites.
• Experience working with quality equipment and specialised systems.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to build your technical skills.
• Potential for ongoing work and support from the Tradestaff Tauranga team.

Why Tradestaff

We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.