Verified Visa Sponsorship (Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV))
Christchurch Central, Canterbury, New Zealand
Equipment Technician/ Diesel Mechanic
Job Description
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity is available for a capable Diesel Mechanic / Equipment Technician to join a highly skilled heavy machinery team in New Zealand.
This role is suited to a hands-on technician who enjoys diagnosing faults, maintaining heavy equipment and solving challenging mechanical problems. Experience with construction or forestry machinery will be highly regarded.
You will have access to ongoing training, professional development and long-term career opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Service and maintain heavy plant and equipment
- Diagnose mechanical faults and equipment failures
- Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance
- Repair and replace faulty mechanical components
- Investigate complex equipment issues and determine appropriate solutions
- Conduct inspections and equipment assessments
- Use technical information and diagnostic tools to identify faults
- Complete scheduled servicing and maintenance tasks
- Ensure repairs meet required quality and safety standards
- Maintain workshop and equipment records
- Communicate effectively with customers and team members
- Follow all company health and safety requirements
Requirements & Eligibility
- Relevant Heavy Plant and Equipment qualification at NZQA Level 4 or equivalent
- Relevant experience as a Diesel Mechanic or Heavy Equipment Technician
- Strong practical mechanical skills
- Experience with construction, forestry or heavy machinery preferred
- Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities
- Strong technical and analytical thinking
- Ability to interpret technical information
- Basic to strong computer literacy
- Reliable, self-motivated and hands-on approach
- Commitment to workplace health and safety
- Good communication and customer service skills
Special Instructions
Sponsorship available for suitable overseas applicants.
Sponsorship & Employer Details
Location: Christchurch Central, Canterbury, New Zealand
Status: Accredited Employer (NZ)