Automotive Technician - Heavy Diesel
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27 open roles, 8 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
Lockheed Martin
Bupa Care Services NZ Limited · 1001-5000 employees
A global healthcare leader providing residential care and support services.
Maintaining facility · Managing contractors · Monitoring energy costs
1+ yr1-3 years maintenance experience, relevant vocational or technical qualification preferred, ability to use power tools and maintenance equipment, tech savvy, strong stakeholder engagement, legally entitled to work in NZ.
Pioneer Energy Renewables · 51-200 employees
A renewable energy company operating hydroelectric, wind, thermal, and wood fuel assets across New Zealand.
Operating thermal plant · Performing maintenance · Responding to faults
5+ yrsRelevant mechanical or electrical trade qualification; 5+ years experience in industrial plant; asset management system experience; strong fault-finding skills; ability to read schematics; current NZ Class 1 driver licence; eligible to work in NZ; travel within NZ; pass drug and alcohol test.
Bupa · 5001+ employees
A global healthcare leader committed to helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.
Maintaining facility · Managing contractors · Monitoring energy costs
1+ yr1-3 years maintenance experience in a similar position; ability to use power tools and maintenance equipment; tech savvy with organisational skills; legally entitled to work in NZ.
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Escorting trade contractors · Completing daily safety checks · Carrying out minor maintenance
Full clean New Zealand driver licence; Vulnerable Children's Act safety checking and Ministry vetting, including a full Police Check
BYD Harmony Auto Australia
Performing vehicle repairs · Diagnosing vehicle faults · Coordinating customer servicing
Fully qualified automotive mechanic; Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent; experience with modern vehicle systems; valid Australian driver’s licence; eligible to work in New Zealand
Rubisco · 201-1000 employees
A New Zealand advanced materials company developing high-performance fibre and bio-composite solutions from wool and hemp.
Responding to breakdowns · Performing preventative maintenance · Planning daily work
3+ yrsRecognised NZ trade qualification in fitting and turning or mechanical engineering; 3+ years maintenance experience in manufacturing; hands-on machinery repair; preventative maintenance knowledge; safe work practices; eligible to work in New Zealand.
BYD Harmony Auto Australia
Performing vehicle maintenance · Diagnosing vehicle issues · Conducting inspections and road tests
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent; valid Australian driver’s license; eligible to work in New Zealand
AA New Zealand
Servicing vehicles · Repairing vehicles · Inspecting vehicles
3+ yrsRelevant Automotive Trade Qualification; minimum three years' recent automotive industry experience; clean Full New Zealand Driver Licence; ability to service, repair and inspect passenger and light vehicles
Tourism Holdings Limited · 1001-5000 employees
An iconic tourism destination home to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, offering award-winning visitor experiences.
Servicing vehicles · Diagnosing faults · Repairing components
5+ yrsFull driver's licence; NZ Level 3 or 4 automotive qualification or equivalent; minimum 5 years vehicle maintenance experience; flexibility for weekends and public holidays; English communication; own tool kit.
Tourism Holdings Limited · 1001-5000 employees
An iconic tourism destination home to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, offering award-winning visitor experiences.
Removing and installing tyres · Conducting wheel alignments · Inspecting tyres for damage
1+ yr1-2 years' experience in tyre fitting or automotive service; full clean New Zealand Class 1 licence preferred; knowledge of tyre safety, wheel alignment, and fleet regulations; commitment to health and safety; clear communication and customer focus.
Smith & Smith · 5001+ employees
A global leader in vehicle glass repair, replacement, and recalibration services.
Repairing vehicle glass · Replacing glass · Recalibrating systems
No prior autoglass experience required; must have clean driver's license (restricted or full), unrestricted right to work in New Zealand, physical capability to lift up to 25kg, and pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Department of Conservation (DOC)
Maintaining tracks · Maintaining visitor sites · Maintaining huts and structures
full or restricted Class 1 Driver Licence; valid NZ work visa covering the duration of employment
Citycare Property · 201-1000 employees
A Kiwi-owned organisation focused on building, maintaining, and renewing social infrastructure.
Operating boiler plant · Monitoring plant performance · Maintaining records
Recognized boiler operator qualification, experience operating and maintaining boiler plant, full clean NZ driver licence, legal right to work in NZ, pass drug/alcohol test, consent to criminal record check, meet NZDF security requirements.
Pratt & Whitney · 5001+ employees
A global aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and services aircraft engines and auxiliary power units.
Repairing engine parts · Learning repair methods · Recording work details
NZQA or equivalent Level 4 trade qualification in aviation, automotive, mechanical, heavy diesel or a similar engineering field; legally able to work in New Zealand
Dawn Aerospace · 51-200 employees
A space transportation company enabling sustainable and scalable access to space.
Performing maintenance · Supporting flight operations · Recording maintenance activities
Comfortable in fast-changing environment, safety-focused, cross-disciplinary ability, attention to detail, documentation habit, procedure-following with improvement identification.
Stellar Recruitment
Servicing forklifts · Conducting diagnostics and repairs · Completing service reports
Qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic or similar trade background; experience in diagnostics, fault-finding and equipment repairs; full NZ driver licence
Albany Toyota
Servicing vehicles · Repairing vehicles · Working with customers
Trade qualified or an experienced third-year apprentice/tradesperson; current NZ driver’s licence; NZ residency or citizenship
Smith & Smith · 5001+ employees
A global leader in vehicle glass repair, replacement, and recalibration services.
Repairing vehicle glass · Recalibrating glass · Serving customers
No prior autoglass experience required; must have clean driver's license (restricted or full), unrestricted rights to work in New Zealand, physical capability to lift up to 25kg, and excellent English communication skills.
CORDE
Maintaining treatment plant assets · Diagnosing process faults · Monitoring compliance
Class 1 driver licence; NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa; pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol test
VINZ - Vehicle Inspection NZ
Conducting vehicle inspections · Assessing vehicle safety · Verifying compliance standards
Relevant automotive trade qualification or mechanical experience meeting NZTA requirements; experience working with light or heavy vehicles; full New Zealand driver licence; meet NZTA qualification and experience requirements for appointment
Pratt & Whitney · 5001+ employees
A global aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and services aircraft engines and auxiliary power units.
Assembling and disassembling engines · Inspecting engine components · Recording work in SAP
3+ yrsNZQA Level 4 trade qualification or equivalent; minimum 3 years’ hands-on experience in aerospace, automotive, mechanical engineering or related fields
Schindler Group · 5001+ employees
A global leader in elevators, escalators, and moving walks, enhancing urban mobility and quality of life.
Leading field technicians · Coordinating maintenance and repairs · Managing customer relationships
3+ yrsAt least 3 years’ experience as a Lift Fitter Commissioning Engineer or a relevant NZQF Level 4 mechanical or electrical qualification; EWRB Electrical Installer or Electrician registration, Limited Certificate or Provisional License; full and clean NZ driver’s licence
Komatsu Australia
Diagnosing equipment faults · Repairing mobile plant equipment · Completing service documentation
Qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic or overseas equivalent; previous mobile plant experience; Class 1 driver's licence
MUSTER LIMITED
Attending roadside breakdowns · Performing roadside repairs · Recording customer information
Good automotive knowledge and practical mechanical ability; strong hands-on automotive experience or a Level 3 or 4 automotive qualification; full, clean New Zealand driver licence; able to work the stated roster
Tekapo Springs · 11-50 employees
A tourism facility offering aquatic, snow, and ice rink activities.
Performing maintenance · Snow grooming · Driving Zamboni
Wheels, tracks and forks endorsement; safety-focused; practical problem solver; team player across 7-day roster; on-call support; experience with tools and equipment; ability to drive various vehicles.
CORDE
Leading workshop team · Scheduling workshop services · Maintaining fleet servicing programme
5+ yrsAutomotive or Heavy Diesel Engineering trade qualification (Level 4 or equivalent); minimum 5 years post-qualification experience; experience leading workshop, service or operational teams in a relevant sector; hands-on experience across vehicles and heavy machinery; NZ residency or valid NZ work visa; pass pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol test
There are 27 roles open for maintenance and repair jobs in Canterbury on the SmartCVs job board, 8 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 25 full time and 2 part time.
That's 27 of the 175 maintenance and repair jobs across New Zealand.
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