An established and growing civil construction business is seeking a Trade Qualified Diesel Mechanic to join their close-knit workshop team in Queenstown. Working across both the workshop and field environments, you'll play a key role in maintaining a diverse fleet including heavy trucks, trailers, earthmoving equipment, agricultural machinery, light vehicles and ancillary plant.
This is a hands-on position offering plenty of variety, autonomy and problem-solving. You'll suit this role if you're capable of thinking on your feet, diagnosing issues independently and keeping equipment operating safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct servicing, maintenance and repairs across a large and varied fleet
- Diagnose faults across diesel engines, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
- Complete preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs
- Carry out field service work at project and site locations
- Maintain accurate service and maintenance records
- Ensure equipment meets operational, safety and compliance requirements
- Work closely with operations teams to minimise downtime
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $90,000-$120,000 depending on experience
- Monday to Friday schedule
- Mix of workshop and field-based work
- Diverse fleet and challenging technical work
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Long-term career growth opportunities
- Supportive, team-focused culture
- Stable workload with a well-established business
About you
- Trade qualified Diesel Mechanic
- Minimum 3 years' relevant industry experience
- Strong knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems
- Experience working on heavy equipment, transport fleets or earthmoving machinery
- Able to work independently and solve problems in the field
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Current Class 1 and Class 2 licence required
- WTR endorsement advantageous
- Experience in civil construction or agricultural equipment highly regarded
How to apply:
Click APPLY or contact Katelinn for a confidential discussion katelinn.a@stellarrecruitment.co.nz
