Service Technician

Stellar Recruitment Pty; Waikato; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tool allowance

Overtime opportunities

Training & development

Supportive team

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment Pty in New Zealand seeks a Service Technician to split time between workshop and field, servicing and repairing forklifts and heavy equipment. You’ll work with an experienced team, receive ongoing training, and grow with a stable Waikato business.

The role requires a trade-qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic, Automotive Technician, or Auto Electrician, with strong diagnostic skills and the ability to work independently in the field and in the workshop.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified in heavy diesel, automotive or auto-electrician.
• Experience with forklifts or heavy equipment.
• Good diagnostic and fault-finding ability.

Responsibilities

• Service, diagnose, and repair forklifts and heavy equipment in workshop and field.
• Carry out servicing, preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Respond to breakdowns across the Waikato region.
• Complete service reports and maintain documentation.
• Work independently and with the wider team.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Time management

Customer communication

Self-motivation

Field service

Education

Trade qualification: Heavy Diesel Mechanic, Automotive Technician, or Auto Electrician

Job description

About the job opportunity

Join a close-knit and supportive team that values delivering quality service to its customers, working collaboratively, and looking after its people. With a steady pipeline of work and a commitment to ongoing development, you'll be joining a business that offers stability, job security, and long-term career opportunities.

As a Service Technician, you'll enjoy a varied role split between the workshop and the field, servicing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a range of modern forklifts and heavy equipment. No two days are the same, and you'll have the support of an experienced team, access to ongoing training, and opportunities to further develop your skills as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, diagnose, & repairs forklifts & heavy equipment both in the workshop & in the field.
• Carry out scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, and equipment inspections.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, & electrical faults
• Respond to breakdowns and provide timely support to customers across the Waikato region
• Complete job cards, service reports, and maintenance documentation accurately.
• Work independently in the field and collaborate with the wider team when required
• Build and maintain relationships with customers in the region
• Ensure all servicing and repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of up to $46 P/H depending on experience
• 40 hours guaranteed each week, with opportunities for overtime
• Company vehicle provided for work use
• Tool allowance
• Mix of workshop and field work
• Work on a range of modern forklifts & heavy equipment
• Ongoing training & development to support your career growth
• Join a supportive & experienced team
• Long-term opportunity with a stable and growing Waikato business

About you

• Trade qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic, Automotive Technician, or Auto Electrician
• Experience working on forklifts, heavy equipment, trucks, agricultural machinery, or similar equipment
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills with the ability to work through problems independently
• Confident carrying out servicing, maintenance, repairs, and breakdown work
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to manage your time effectively
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with customers