Service Technician (Ground Support Equipment)

AB Equipment; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company service vehicle

Tool allowance

Discounted personal fuel card

Medical and life insurance benefits

Job summary

AB Equipment is seeking a Service Technician to maintain a wide range of Ground Support Equipment at Queenstown Airport and nearby sites. The role includes working with light to heavy mechanical systems, 12- and 24-volt electricals, hydraulics, and EV equipment, with learning opportunities across plant and equipment.

You will need a full driver’s licence, and the role involves after-hours on-call work. A positive, proactive attitude and good customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with light to heavy mechanical equipment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are important.
• Ability to work as part of a team and learn new plant and equipment quickly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a wide range of specialised airport plant and Ground Support Equipment.
• Work primarily at Queenstown Airport and surrounding areas.
• Be on rostered after-hours on-call as required.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Service Technician (Ground Support Equipment)

Service Technician (Ground Support Equipment)

Queenstown Airport Based

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

• Light to heavy mechanical equipment
• 12 & 24-volt electrical systems
• Hydraulics and fault‑finding
• EV equipment
• 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 and 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.