Technician

Smith And Smith; Southland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Top-quality gear

Rewards programme

Career development

Global opportunities

Job summary

Belron New Zealand is hiring a fixed-term Autoglass Technician in Invercargill. You will repair, replace and calibrate vehicle glass and engage customers with expert advice. Full training and a supportive team environment are provided.

If you enjoy hands-on work and have strong English communication skills, this could be a great fit. 30 hours per week, rostered across Monday to Sunday, with a November 2026 to March 2027 fixed-term period.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driver’s license (restricted or full class).
• Unrestricted rights to work in New Zealand.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening may be required.
• No prior Autoglass repair experience is required; comprehensive training provided.
• Physical capability to lift up to 25 kg during a typical shift.

Responsibilities

• Repair, replace and recalibrate vehicle glass using tools and technology.
• Provide expert advice and upsell value-added products and services to customers.
• Deliver high-quality workmanship and friendly customer service.

Skills

Hands-on work

Communication skills

Customer service

Physical ability

Driver's license

Work rights NZ

Pre-employment screening

Job description

The Opportunity:

Join us as a fixed term Autoglass Technician this summer and become a key player in keeping people safe on the road. In this hands-on role, you will repair, replace, and recalibrate vehicle glass using cutting-edge tools and technology—delivering top-quality workmanship every time.

You’ll also be the face of our service, working directly with customers to provide expert advice, offer value-added products, and ensure every interaction is a great one. Your commitment to exceptional customer service will make a real difference.

We offer career development and experiences you won’t find anywhere else.

Whether you're an experienced technician or ready to start a new and exciting career path, we offer a supportive team environment, comprehensive training, and opportunities to grow with us.

• Location: Smith&Smith Invercargill
• Hours: 30 hours, rostered across Monday - Sunday
• Fixed term: November 2026 - March 2027

What we’re looking for

• Motivated people with a passion for hands-on work, and a genuine interest in advancing technical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• No prior Autoglass repair and replacement experience is necessary as we provide comprehensive training.
• A passion for exceptional customer service.
• Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to upsell value-added products and services.
• Physical capability to repetitively lift heavy items (up to 25kg) during a normal working day.
• A clean driver's license (restricted or full class) is a minimum requirement.
• You must have unrestricted rights to work in New Zealand.
• The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test.

What we offer

• Training - We’ll provide you with full training and ongoing support to make sure you have the knowledge and confidence needed to excel.
• Top-quality gear – We’ll provide your workwear and access to industry-leading tools and equipment.
• Rewarding you – Access a fantastic rewards programme.
• Career development – We’re committed to helping you grow, with ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Global opportunities – As part of the Belron® group, you’ll have access to career pathways not just across New Zealand, but around the world.

About us – Belron New Zealand (Smith&Smith®, Laser® and Exceed)

Belron® is the world's leading vehicle glass repair and replacement group, operating in 40 countries across 6 continents, and home to 26000 employees.

Our New Zealand operations consist of three well-respected brands in the market being Smith&Smith®, Laser® and Exceed. Smith&Smith® is New Zealand’s leading Automotive Vehicle Glass Repair and Replacement specialist; Laser is New Zealand’s leading Plumbing and Electrical brand and Exceed is a leader in repairing door and window hardware.

At Belron New Zealand, you’ll be joining a whānau where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are. We also take our role in society seriously and are proud to have been awarded a Gold 2026 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating – putting us in the top 5% of global companies for social, environmental, and ethical performance.