Workshop Mechanic

JobSpace; Northland; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a Workshop Mechanic to join our team in Northland. The role focuses on maintaining, servicing and repairing vehicles, machinery and plant to keep equipment safe, reliable and compliant.

You will perform diagnostics and repairs, carry out preventive maintenance, and keep accurate records. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably heavy automotive trade qualification, and can work independently or as part of a team, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• Diagnostics experience to identify faults and determine repairs.
• Ability to work in a team or independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to safety and zero-harm principles.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• 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 appropriate repair methods to ensure equipment is returned to service safely and efficiently.
• Complete preventive maintenance and scheduled servicing in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and maintenance schedules.

Skills

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Drug screening

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are looking for workshop mechanics to join our team!

You will be required to work in Northkland

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