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Position Purpose:
The primary focus of this role is as a Diesel Mechanic, responsible for maintaining, repairing, and servicing the company’s fleet of agricultural and transport machinery. The role ensures equipment is safe, reliable, and operating efficiently throughout the silage and cropping seasons.

From time to time, the employee may also be required to assist with agricultural machinery operator (AMO) duties, such as driving tractors, loaders, or other farm equipment to support silage, cultivation, and harvesting operations as needed.
 
Key Competencies and Attributes:
•    Trade qualification or proven experience as a Diesel Mechanic (minimum 3 years).
•    Experience operating agricultural or heavy machinery in silage or cropping operations.
•    Strong diagnostic, mechanical, and problem-solving skills.
•    Ability to work independently and take initiative.
•    Good communication and teamwork skills.
•    Flexible to work extended hours, weekends, and public holidays during busy seasons.
 
Desirable Skills:
•    HT Class 4/5 licence and W endorsement preferred.
•    Welding or fabrication experience.
•    Basic hydraulic and auto-electrical knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Mechanical Maintenance and Repair
•    Diagnose, service, and repair diesel engines, tractors, trucks, harvesters, and other machinery.
•    Perform scheduled maintenance and preventative servicing to minimise breakdowns.
•    Maintain accurate records of repairs, servicing, and parts used.
•    Identify mechanical faults early and report them promptly.
•    Liaise with suppliers or external service providers for major repairs.

2. Machinery Operation
•    Operate agricultural machinery for silage, cultivation, planting, and harvest operations.
•    Drive and operate tractors, mowers, balers, loader wagons, and trucks as required.
•    Follow correct operating procedures to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient work.
•    Assist with transporting machinery and materials between sites.
 
3. Health and Safety
•    Follow all company and legislative health and safety requirements.
•    Ensure machinery is maintained to safe operating standards.
•    Wear appropriate PPE and participate in safety meetings and training.

4. Record Keeping and Communication
•    Maintain service logs, fuel records, and work reports accurately.
•    Communicate regularly with managers about equipment status, job progress, and safety concerns.
•    Support other staff during peak workloads or when mechanical issues arise

We are looking for a Diesel Mechanic for our client, you will be required to work in the Bay of Plenty area, with weekly guaranteed hours of at least 40 and a gross hourly rate between $36 and $40 per hour.
In this role you will be part of a successful team, work with the latest automotive equipment in both field service and workshop roles. Each job different from the last asyou will be working on a variety of machinery, this role will keep you on your toes.

You will be required to undertake the following job duties:

• Fault finding, repairs and scheduled services and maintenance of diesel motors, heavymachinery and other heavy vehicles
• Repairing and replacing parts and assembling components based on service manuals.
• Providing scheduled maintenance services for diesel equipment.
• Inspection of vehicles following a thorough inspection checklist.
• Maintenance, service and repairs of engine, transmission and hydraulic systems.
• Testing and visual examinations to detect maintenance need or to diagnose anymalfunctions.
• Ensure vehicles are running smoothly and that all parts and systems are clean, up tosafety standards and fully operational.

Experience requirements:

• 3 years’ experience or more experiences of servicing Heavy trucks and Heavyequipment is preferred.
• Experience with Heavy Earthmoving / Agricultural / Plant / Construction equipment.
• Experience servicing and repairing Trucks.
• Have experience in either a workshop or as a Field Service Technician.
• High level of initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Must be hard working and motivated.
• Must be willing to submit to a drug test and pass.
• Self-motivated and a pro-active attitude.

If you are looking for a rare opportunity, don’t delay, apply today.

Warkworth Towing and Salvage 2024 Limited is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic to join our team in the Auckland region . This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic towing and salvage operation, maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles and diesel-powered equipment to keep our fleet running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical and electrical faults in diesel engines, heavy vehicles, and towing equipment.
• Performing routine servicing, maintenance, and safety checks to ensure vehicles remain roadworthy and compliant.
• Dismantling and reassembling engines and components, replacing or repairing parts as required.
• Testing and adjusting mechanical systems after repairs to confirm proper operation.
• Using diagnostic tools and equipment to identify faults and carry out necessary adjustments.
• Conducting emergency roadside repairs and providing mechanical support for breakdown recovery operations.
• Maintaining service records, repair logs, and ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Advising management on vehicle condition, repair priorities, and replacement needs.
• Ensuring workshop and tools are kept in safe, clean, and serviceable condition.

The candidate will be required to work at least 30 hours per week and will be paid between $35 and $45 per hour, subject to skills and requirements.

Other important requirements

• 2 years of relevant work experience or a Relevant Level 4 trade certificate
• Must be available to work on call and weekends
• Physically fit to perform the required tasks and duties
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Reliable, proactive, and hardworking
• Strong leadership and communication skills

This role is crucial to keeping our business moving, and is responsible for:
 Supporting the maintenance manager to achieve the accountabilities and KPI’s.
Completing jobs as assigned, including preventative maintenance of fixed plant and
equipment.
nsuring all vehicles are serviced as per the manufacturer's recommendations.
eeping the workshop clean, tidy, and organised at all times, ensuring that all tools and equipment used for maintenance and repairs are put away at the end of the job.
eing proactive and looking for ways to improve the workshop.
biding by all Health and Safety Policies and procedures.
eporting all accidents, incidents, near misses, and hazards immediately.
ctively leading and monitoring Health and Safety Policy initiatives to improve Health and Safety policies within the workplace.
arrying out any additional duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably required tommeet the demands of efficient company functioning.

Our client has ongoing training and development opportunities, and staff enjoy free fruit and vegetables.

We have a unique opportunity for a Skilled Automotive Technicians to work with  leading Automotive client in Hamilton.

Looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your Automotive career? Look no further! Our highly successful client, a trusted Automotive repair and maintenances provider in Hamilton, is currently seeking an experienced Auto Technicians to join their team at the Hamilton Branch.

Your Job role:
You will have the ability to work independently producing a high standard of work. Full automotive skill set will be required. WOF endorsements would be an advantage but full training will be offered for the right candidate.

• Perform diagnostic testing and carry out necessary automotive repairs.
• Dismantling and removing engine assemblies transmissions steering mechanisms and other components.
• Performing scheduled maintenance services
• Assist with general Servicing and WOF checks when required.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• At least 3 years’ working experience with light vehicles
• Strong Fault Finding and Diagnostic Skills
• Passion and drive to grow your role within the company
• Excellent communication skills
• Clean full class 1 Drivers License

Benefits

• Excellent remuneration package-($31-$36 Hourly rate depend on experience)
• Working hours: 7:30am to 4.30pm minimum 30 hours per week.(Monday to Friday)
• Excellent work environment
• Work with a close-knit enthusiastic team
• On-site training provided

Working for our client is advantageous in the way that you get to learn and work in a fun and dynamic work environment whilst improving your skills and broadening your experience. You get to work in a modern safe work environment and be a part of a highly successful NZ owned business that you will be contributing to the growth of.

If you have the skills and experience we are seeking along with a ‘can do’ attitude we’d like to hear from you.

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