Service Technician (Ground Support Equipment)

AB Equipment; Otago; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Call-out and overtime rates

Company service vehicle

Tool allowance

Medical and life insurance

Job summary

AB Equipment is seeking an experienced Service Technician to maintain a variety of Ground Support Equipment at Queenstown Airport. The role involves hands-on mechanical work, electrical fault-finding, and occasional off-airport projects.

You will join a skilled team servicing GSE and airport plant across the Queenstown area. This Invercargill-based position offers a structured schedule (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm with some weekends) and competitive hourly rates, with a company vehicle, tool allowance, and

Qualifications

• Experience as a mechanic/technician with a strong hands-on approach.
• Ability to work on light to heavy mechanical equipment and GSE.
• Willingness to learn new plant and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a range of Ground Support Equipment and airport plant.
• Handle on-call rosters and after-hours work when required.
• Support the service team across Queenstown Airport and surrounding areas.

Skills

Mechanic

Problem solving

Electrical systems

Hydraulics fault-finding

GSE knowledge

Job description

Service Technician (Ground Support Equipment)

Queenstown Airport Based

Are you an experienced mechanic or Service Technician who loves machinery, problem-solving and getting your hands dirty? Looking for a varied role where your experience is valued?

Our Invercargill Branch is looking for an experienced technician to join our growing Service Team, working primarily throughout Queenstown Airport and the surrounding areas.

You'll be working alongside an experienced team maintaining a wide range of specialised airport plant and Ground Support Equipment, with the opportunity for off-airport machinery work depending on your skills and experience.

What's in it for me?

• Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, with occasional weekend work
• Competitive hourly, call-out and overtime rates
• Company service vehicle
• Tool allowance
• Discounted personal fuel card
• Medical and life insurance benefits

About your new role

We're looking for a strong, experienced mechanic/technician with a good understanding of:

• Light to heavy mechanical equipment
• 12 & 24-volt electrical systems
• Hydraulics and fault-finding
• EV equipment
• Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

Previous airport or GSE experience is an advantage, but strong mechanical experience is what matters most, with an ability to learn new skills.

The role includes rostered after-hours on-call work.

If you're an experienced mechanic looking for a varied role working on quality equipment, ready for a change of scenery and the excitement of working in a unique airport environment, we'd like to hear from you.

What you will need to succeed

• Full driver's licence
• Police check required for airport airside access
• F, W, T or R endorsements preferred but not essential
• Good customer service
• Communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to learn new plant and equipment

About your new company

Originally established in Christchurch as Andrews & Beaven in 1878, AB Equipment is a leading New Zealand supplier of Material Handling, Construction and Forestry Equipment.

With a network of 18 branches nationwide, our teams provide sales, service and parts support for world-class brands across the country.

If you're legally entitled to work in New Zealand

, have a positive attitude, are proactive and want to work for a company that genuinely cares about its people, health & safety and wellbeing -

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