Workshop Mechanic

JobSpace; Timaru; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand in Timaru is seeking an experienced Workshop Mechanic to maintain, service and repair vehicles, machinery and plant to keep them safe and compliant. The role involves diagnostics, servicing and ensuring equipment is available for use, with attention to safety and quality.

You will work on heavy vehicles, light vehicles, trailers and plant equipment, with a focus on efficient, safe repairs and accurate record-keeping within a team environment.

Qualifications

• 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

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 schedules servicing in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and maintenance schedules.

Skills

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Trade qualification (Heavy Automotive Mechanic)

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 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