Mechanical and electrical

Heavy Diesel Mechanic [4 on, 4 off]

Qube Ports New Zealand · 5001+ employees

Marsden Point, Northland3 days ago
$43.60 an hourOnsiteFull timeMid level

What the role involves

  • Maintaining machinery
  • Repairing components
  • Diagnosing faults

What they ask for

NZQA Automotive Heavy Engineering Level 4 qualification or equivalent; proven heavy vehicle/machinery experience; hydraulic systems knowledge; must pass pre-employment medical, drug test, ACC and MOJ criminal history check; eligible to work in New Zealand.

  • Professional licence or registration

About the job

What's on offer:

  • $43.60 per hour + penalties
  • All tooling and PPE gear provided
  • Free health insurance plus other great staff benefits
  • We are an essential industry, there is always work available
  • 4 on, 4 off roster that offers flexibility

About the Role

We’re seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair a wide range of heavy off‑road machinery, including loaders, material handlers, terminal tractors and forklifts. As a 24/7 operation, we rely on our mechanical team to keep our stevedoring and logistics equipment running around the clock.

Location: Marsden Point Port

Status: Full-time, 4 on, 4 off roster. Dayshift 0600-1800 hours

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Replacing / repairing machinery components
  • Servicing machinery
  • Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults in a variety of heavy loaders, excavators, forklifts & trucks
  • Repairs to attachments, grapples & log heads

Who we're after:

  • NZQA Automotive Heavy Engineering Level 4 qualification (or overseas equivalent) required
  • Proven experience working on heavy vehicles and machinery
  • Solid understanding of hydraulic systems
  • Able to work independently and as part of a small team
  • Bring a positive, can-do attitude to the role

About us Qube Ports NZ is a nationwide service provider offering a comprehensive range of cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing services, and IT solutions. Our pursuit of excellence empowers New Zealand exporters to compete effectively in global markets.

You must pass a pre-employment medical and drug test and be eligible to work in New Zealand. You will also need to pass a pre-employment ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check.

Applications close on 18th October. We will be reviewing candidates as they come in, so be sure to submit your application quickly.

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