Workshop Mechanic

Working In; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Working In in Timaru is seeking a Workshop Mechanic to join our team. This is a permanent full-time role based in Timaru, focused on maintaining, servicing, and repairing vehicles, machinery and plant to ensure safety, reliability and regulatory compliance.

You will perform diagnostics, servicing and repairs on heavy vehicles, trailers and plant, with at least 3 years’ experience, and you may be trade qualified as a Heavy Automotive Mechanic. Pre-employment drug screening applies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' relevant workshop experience.
• Preferably trade-qualified as Heavy Automotive Mechanic.
• Experience servicing and repairing heavy vehicles, trailers, and plant equipment.
• Ability to work unsupervised or in a team.
• Willing to undergo pre-employment drug screening.
• Able to complete basic paperwork.
• Committed to zero-harm safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on vehicles, plants and equipment.
• Identify mechanical faults and determine repair methods to restore service.
• Complete preventive maintenance and follow maintenance schedules.
• Keep accurate service records and support the wider operations team.

Skills

Diagnostics

Servicing

Repairs

Heavy vehicles

Plant equipment

Problem solving

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

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We are looking for workshop mechanics to join our team!

You will be required to work in Timaru

This is a permenent full-time role with guaranteed 30 hours per week.

This role is to maintain, service and repair vehicles, machinery and plant to ensure they are safe, reliable and compliant with operational and regulatory requirements.

The Workshop Mechanic is responsible for completing mechanical servicing, diagnostics and repairs efficiently while maintaining accurate records and supporting the wider operations team to ensure equipment is available for fit for purpose.

Your day-to-day tasks include but are not limited to:

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on vehicles, plants and equipment including heavy vehicles, utes, trailers and small plants.
• Identify mechanical faults and determine approriate repair methods to ensure equipment is returned to service safely and efficiently.
• Complete preventive maintenance and schedules servicing in accordance with manufacturer guideline and maitenance schedules.

You need to demonstrate:

• At least 3 years’ relevant experience
• Ideally trade qualified as a Heavy Automotive Mechanic or similar preferred
• Experience servicing and repairing heavy vehicles, light vehicles, trailers and plant equipment preferred
• Strong mechanical diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• Can work unsupervised or part of a team
• Willing to undergo pre-employment drug screening
• Able to complete basic paperwork when needed
• Understands and practices the principles of zero harm
• Calm, professional temperament and a good work ethic