Service Technician

Work on premium machinery across Construction, Forestry, & Agriculture.

About Us

Drummond & Etheridge is a leading supplier of John Deere equipment throughout the South Island. Through our extensive network of 10 branches, we supply a range of quality brands to the golf and turf, agricultural, construction, and forestry industries. We are a company that is passionate about our people, our customers, and our industry.

We’re looking for an experienced Service Technician to join our team at our Nelson branch. You’ll be a true “all-rounder” who enjoys variation and can turn your hand to service a range of Construction & Forestry and Agriculture machinery, while providing exceptional customer service to our clients in the region.

About the Role

This is a varied role with a mix of both workshop and field service work across the wider Nelson Tasman region.

· Diagnosing, servicing, repairing and maintaining a wide range of machinery and equipment.

· Performing preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.

· Assembling and carrying out pre-delivery inspections on new machinery.

· Using modern diagnostic systems and technology to troubleshoot faults.

· Completing service documentation accurately and efficiently.

· Maintaining high health and safety standards.

· Providing professional, solutions-focused service to customers.

· Continually developing your technical knowledge through ongoing product and technical training.

About You

You’re a skilled tech who enjoys solving problems, working independently, and delivering great outcomes for customers.

Ideally you’ll have:

· Qualification in Diesel / Heavy Machinery Servicing

· Previous experience servicing heavy machinery, construction equipment, forestry equipment, agricultural machinery or similar.

· Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

· A commitment to quality workmanship and customer service.

· The ability to work well within a team and independently.

· Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Experience working with John Deere equipment would be beneficial but is not essential.

Why Choose D&E?

We provide a supportive environment that promotes personal and professional development to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to succeed in your career.

What We Offer:

· Competitive hourly rate, plus tool allowance and overtime rates

· Minimum of 40 hours per week

· Work phone and service vehicle for carrying out your work

We also provide:

· Options for up to 6 weeks of Annual Leave.

· A profit-share bonus incentive scheme.

· Staff discounts on our extensive range of parts, products and merchandise, including access to a range of external retailer discounts.

· Employee referral programme.

· Free, independent counselling services across a range of specialties at work and at home. (EAP)

Apply Now

If you're ready to build a rewarding career with a respected South Island business and represent some of the world's leading construction and forestry equipment brands, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that we require applications to be submitted online via our careers portal. If you need support to submit your application, or if you have any questions about the role, please contact us at careers@dne.co.nz