Service Technician (Auto-Electrician)

Powerfarming; Gisborne; Hybrid; NZD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime paid at time and a half

Manufacturer training

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Power Farming in Gisborne is seeking a Service Technician / Auto-Electrician to service agricultural and construction equipment, both in the workshop and on customer sites. The role requires diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic faults with CANBUS diagnostics.

You will use diagnostic software and testing equipment, perform servicing and overhauls, and deliver quality workmanship while prioritising safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience diagnosing and repairing heavyduty machinery.
• Experience in agricultural, construction, forestry, or transport equipment preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and maintain machinery in workshop and on-site.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic faults.
• Use diagnostic software and testing equipment to service equipment.

Skills

Electrical diagnosis

Diagnostic software

CANBUS diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Safety consciousness

Education

Trade qualification: Heavy Diesel/Auto Electrical/Diesel Mechanic

Tools

Diagnostic software

Electronic testing equipment

Job description

Keep New Zealand's farmers and contractors moving withindustry-leading machinery.We are looking for an experienced Service Technician with Auto-Electricianexperience to join our Gisborne team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work withpremium agricultural and construction equipment while delivering exceptionalservice to our customers both in the workshop and out in the field.

What we offer you:

• Competitive hourly rate plus overtime paid at time& a half
• Ongoing manufacturer and technical training
• Opportunity to work with world-leading agriculturaland construction equipment brands
• Long Service Leave + Company buying privileges +Call Out Fees
• Career development opportunities across NewZealand's leading agricultural equipment supplier
• Free access to confidential counselling andcoaching through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Why you'll enjoy working here:

Stability - Permanent full-time role working 40hours per week, Monday to Friday, with overtime opportunities available.

Growth & Development - Technology in modernmachinery continues to evolve and so do we. You'll receive ongoing training andsupport to develop your technical expertise across mechanical, hydraulic andelectronic systems.

Variety - You'll work across a diverse range ofmachinery and equipment including tractors, telehandlers, balers, cultivationequipment and construction machinery from leading brands including DeutzFahr, Merlo, McHale, Väderstad, Kioti, Kverneland, JCB and more. Use your set

About the role:

As a Service Technician / Auto-Electrician, you will:

• Diagnose, repair and maintain agricultural andconstruction machinery
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical andelectronic faults
• Utilise manufacturer diagnostic software andspecialist testing equipment
• Complete servicing, preventative maintenance andmachinery overhauls
• Attend customer sites to diagnose and repairequipment breakdowns
• Install and repair wiring, sensors, lighting andmachine control systems
• Accurately complete job cards, service reports andsupporting documentation
• Work safely and comply with all health and safetyrequirements
• Deliver professional service that minimisesdowntime for customers

About you:

• Trade qualification in Heavy Diesel Engineering,Auto Electrical Engineering, Diesel Mechanics, Automotive ElectricalTechnology or similar
• Experience diagnosing and repairing heavymachinery, agricultural, construction, forestry or transport equipment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematicsand technical manuals
• Experience using diagnostic software and electronictesting equipment
• Understanding of electronic control systems andCANBUS diagnostics is highly regarded
• Current driver's licence
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Reliable, safety-focused and committed todelivering quality workmanship

Who we are:

We are New Zealand's leading importer and distributor oftractors and agricultural equipment, with over 75 years in the industry.

At Power Farming:

We thrive together. We work together. We find a betterway. We deliver results. And we start with the customer.

As we are committed to providing a safe working environmentfor everyone, all successful applicants will be required to undergopre-employment checks, including a drug and alcohol test, prior to commencingemployment. If you require support with this requirement, please speak with ourteam.