Truck Prep & Fit-Out Technician (Volvo & Mack)

Sime Motors; Palmerston North; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Motor Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd in Palmerston North is seeking a Truck Preparation Assistant to groom and detail Volvo and Mack trucks for delivery. You will work closely with the Sales Support Manager and technicians to ensure vehicles are clean, fitted out to a high standard and ready for handover.

Ideal candidates are practical, mechanically minded with some trade or heavy vehicle experience, hold a NZ driver licence (Class 4 unfrestricted preferred), and are reliable, safety-conscious, and

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on and mechanically minded with a pride in quality work.
• Some trade, automotive or heavy vehicle experience preferred but not required.
• NZ driver licence; minimum Class 4 heavy vehicle licence (unrestricted).
• Good attention to detail and reliability; able to follow procedures safely.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cleaning and detailing Mack and Volvo trucks for customer delivery.
• Assisting with truck fit-outs and modifications, including basic installation and preparation work.
• Supporting technicians with accessory and modification work as required.
• Carrying out basic checks of vehicles to identify issues with presentation, fit-out or general condition.
• Ensuring trucks are clean, complete and ready for customer handover.
• Moving vehicles around the yard and workshop as required.
• Assisting with general workshop duties and maintaining tidy work areas.
• Following all health, safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Hands-on

Mechanically minded

Trade experience

NZ Driver Licence

Class 4 Licence

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

Motor Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd in Palmerston North is seeking a Truck Preparation Assistant to groom and detail Volvo and Mack trucks for delivery. You will work closely with the Sales Support Manager and technicians to ensure vehicles are clean, fitted out to a high standard and ready for handover.

Ideal candidates are practical, mechanically minded with some trade or heavy vehicle experience, hold a NZ driver licence (Class 4 unfrestricted preferred), and are reliable, safety-conscious, and