Heavy Diesel Technician - Wellington, New Zealand
Automotive Employment NZ · Wellington, New Zealand
Overview
A franchise truck group in Wellington, New Zealand is looking for experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanics to work on the latest commercial truck technology. You will work in modern workshops with OEM diagnostic tools and heavy-duty equipment. This role offers strong training, career growth, and relocation support for qualified technicians.
About the role
Join a highly respected franchise truck group with a strong national presence in New Zealand. You will be based in modern, purpose-built workshops in Wellington that are equipped with advanced diagnostic systems, OEM tooling, and heavy-duty infrastructure including 10-tonne overhead hoists.
Your main focus will be keeping heavy commercial vehicles safe, reliable, and on the road. You will service, repair, and maintain heavy trucks, carry out preventative maintenance and major mechanical repairs, use OEM diagnostic equipment to find and fix faults, and diagnose complex mechanical issues. You will work closely with Service Managers and senior technical staff on challenging repairs, and you will coordinate outwork when specialist repairs are needed.
Application notes: Apply online by clicking APPLY NOW to submit your CV. For a confidential discussion, contact Automotive Employment NZ Ltd via email or phone during NZ business hours on +64 9 271 3200. Applications from those wanting to relocate from elsewhere within NZ are welcome, and offshore applicants who meet the requirements are also welcome.
Requirements
- Relevant automotive trade qualification, ideally as a Heavy Diesel or Truck Mechanic
- Proven hands on experience working on heavy commercial trucks
- Strong mechanical knowledge across engines, drivetrains, braking systems, and chassis
- Solid diagnostic and fault finding capability
- Ability to work systematically and accurately
- Auto electrical and hydraulic experience is advantageous
Responsibilities
- Service, repair, and maintain heavy commercial trucks
- Carry out preventative maintenance and major mechanical repairs
- Use OEM diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve faults
- Systematically diagnose complex mechanical issues
- Work alongside Service Managers and senior technical staff on challenging repairs
- Escalate specialist repairs and coordinate outwork when required
- Maintain high standards of safety, workmanship, and efficiency
Benefits
Leading rates, overtime premiums, performance incentives, structured career progression, formal training programmes, access to international technical training and global OEM networks, modern state of the art workshops, exposure to emerging technologies including hydrogen powertrains and advanced predictive maintenance systems
Job details
- Organisation
- Automotive Employment NZ
- Location
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Certificate
- Category
- Automotive & Motor
- Application Method
- Form
Success Guide
This role is based in Wellington, New Zealand, so you will need to be open to relocating or already be based in NZ. If you have hands on experience with heavy trucks, make sure your CV clearly shows the types of vehicles you have worked on and the diagnostic tools you have used. Highlight any auto electrical or hydraulic experience, as that will make you stand out. In an interview, be ready to talk through a complex fault you diagnosed and how you solved it. The employer values safety and quality workmanship, so have examples ready that show you work carefully and systematically.
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