Truck Hydraulics Technician — Install, Test & Commission

Waimea Group NZ; Richmond; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Waimea Group NZ is seeking a skilled Hydraulics Technician to join our team in Richmond, Tasman. The role focuses on installing, testing and commissioning hydraulic and pneumatic systems on new truck builds, ensuring reliability of hydraulic equipment across operations.

Responsibilities include diagnosis and repair of hydraulic systems, installation and commissioning, testing pressures and cycle times, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in mechanical engineering, diesel or fluid power preferred.
• Proven experience as a hydraulics technician within the automotive industry.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems and components.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Technical aptitude and understanding of trucks and machinery.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a commitment to safety.
• Class 2 licence preferred, to move units around the yard and road-test.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems and components in automotive applications.
• Assembly installation & commissioning of hydraulic equipment.
• Load, pressure & cycle time testing.
• Refurbs and major recertifications.
• H&S and certificates (i.e. forklift and gantry crane where required).
• Complete reports, check sheets and documentation as required including schematics.
• Maintenance of key production metrics as required.
• Maintaining records of work performed on equipment, including time and materials used on projects.

Skills

Proven hydraulics experience

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Technical aptitude with trucks/machin

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety-minded

Education

Trade qualification in mechanical engineering

Diesel or fluid power qualification preferred

Job description

Waimea Group NZ is seeking a skilled Hydraulics Technician to join our team in Richmond, Tasman. The role focuses on installing, testing and commissioning hydraulic and pneumatic systems on new truck builds, ensuring reliability of hydraulic equipment across operations.

Responsibilities include diagnosis and repair of hydraulic systems, installation and commissioning, testing pressures and cycle times, and maintaining thorough documentation.