Truck Mechanic

Automotive Employment; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 49,593 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent hourly rates

Strong benefits package

Ongoing brand training

Supportive leadership teams

Long-term career progression opportunities

Job summary

Automotive Employment NZ Ltd. is looking for experienced Diesel Technicians in Invercargill City, Southland. This role involves servicing and repairing heavy commercial vehicles while utilizing advanced tools and diagnostic systems.

The position offers competitive hourly rates ranging from $36 to $44, and access to ongoing training and development opportunities. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and strong mechanical skills to ensure efficient repairs complying with manufacturer standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on late‑model trucks.
• Ability to adapt and carry out modifications where required.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance, and repair of heavy commercial vehicles.
• Diagnosing faults using advanced electronic diagnostic equipment.
• Ensuring repairs are completed efficiently and to manufacturer standards.

Skills

Strong mechanical and diagnostic capability

Excellent fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills

Good communication and a professional approach

Education

Relevant trade qualification as a Diesel Technician or similar

Job description

Job reference - 1632726

• Opportunities available in various locations
• Excellent hourly rates with a strong benefits package
• OEM training and long‑term career development opportunities

What’s on offer

• Competitive pay rates between $36 to $44 per hour, depending on experience
• Modern workshops with clean, well‑organised facilities
• Access to advanced tools and OEM diagnostic systems
• Ongoing brand training and technical development
• Supportive leadership teams and strong workshop cultures
• Long‑term career progression opportunities

About the role

• Servicing, maintenance, and repair of heavy commercial vehicles
• Carrying out both minor and major mechanical work, including COF repairs
• Diagnosing faults using advanced electronic diagnostic equipment
• Workshop‑based work with occasional breakdown response and call‑outs
• Ensuring repairs are completed efficiently and to manufacturer standards

Skills and experience required

• Relevant trade qualification as a Diesel Technician or similar
• Proven experience working on late‑model trucks
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic capability
• Excellent fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Good communication and a professional approach
• Ability to adapt and carry out modifications where required

How to apply

Applications from those wishing to relocate from elsewhere within NZ are welcome. Although local applicants are preferred, applications from offshore applicants who meet the requirements are also considered.

APPLY NOW to submit your CV. For more information, contact the team at Automotive Employment NZ Ltd for a confidential discussion via email or phone during NZ business hours: [phone].