Small Engine Mechanic

Hirepool; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 79,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development opportunities

4% Employer KiwiSaver (up to 6%)

Free staff hire in DIY fleet

Job summary

Hirepool is seeking a skilled Small Engine Mechanic in Palmerston North to service a broad range of hire equipment, including chainsaws and lawn mowers. The role offers a stable full-time position working across a busy branch, with daily opportunities to diagnose, repair and advise on equipment.

You'll bring a trade qualification or substantial experience, a full driving licence, and solid basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified or substantial relevant experience in small engine repair.
• Experience with diagnosis, repair and maintenance of hire equipment.
• Valid full driving licence and basic computer skills.
• At least 3 years' experience with petrol/diesel engines.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain a wide range of branch hire equipment.
• Provide expert advice to staff and customers.
• Attend breakdowns as required.

Skills

Machinery experience

Full driver's licence

Basic computer skills

Education

Trade qualification in machinery/engineering

Job description

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Ongoing training & development opportunities

4% Employer KiwiSaver contribution (up to 6% based on length of service)

Wide range of employee benefits including free staff hire in our DIY fleet

We are looking for a Small Engine Mechanic who is either trade-qualified or has significant relevant experience to work on a variety of small hire plant.

It's a busy role with a fluctuating schedule of work so no two days are the same - it's a great opportunity to share your expert knowledge as well as develop new skills with our wide range of hire equipment. There's always a lot going on in the branch so you need to be prepared to help out your team with whatever gets the job done.

Any questions, you're more than welcome to contact the Workshop Supervisor, Kenny Turner on 027 202 4440.

What you'll do:

Repair and maintenance of a wide variety of branch hire equipment, including: chainsaws, power tools, plate compactors, and lawn mowers etc.

Provide expert advice and assistance to branch colleagues and customers

Attend breakdowns as required

Ideally, we want to recruit suitable and available NZ workers. However, if we are unable to make such an appointment, we are an Accredited Employer with Immigration NZ (INZ) and would therefore be able to consider candidates who require a work visa. In line with our obligations under the job check process, the following information is provided:

1 x Small Engine Mechanic (321214) in Palmerston North

The role is permanent full-time position working 40hrs per week (min/max)

Work will be allocated on a rostered basis - the branch is open Monday - Saturday

$38ph - $42ph based on the following:

Skills - experience working with machinery (specifically: diagnosis, repair and maintenance), a full driver licence, and basic computer skills

Qualification - ideally a relevant trade qualification (e.g. machinery, engineering etc.)

Experience - at least 3yrs working with a variety of product types (e.g. petrol, diesel, small and heavy etc.)

About Us:

Visit www.hirepool.co.nz to read more about what we do and www.hirepoolcareers.co.nz for more about our vacancies and employment benefit