Mechanic

Mechanic

We are looking for a Mechanic in our Harewood based workshop.

This role reports to our Christchurch Branch Manager and our senior mechanic in Christchurch, as required.

This is a varied role as is the nature of our business. Ideal for a motivated team player who doesn’t shy away from any task.

Core tasks will be regular servicing, various other repairs, and maintenance as well as scheduled preventative maintenance work. Transmission servicing/repairs, Engine swaps. Tyre fitting will also be required.

At times different tasks will be required like, refurbishing fleet, removal, and reinstallation of fit outs and pre hire safety checks.

Good communication skills, organisation, attention to details and a safety focus are required.

Remuneration will be discussed during interview.

Our current fleet in New Zealand is very specialized being all second and third generation Toyota Estima vehicles. Experience in these vehicles is an advantage. A successful applicant will have an excellent attitude, a high level of workmanship, be a real team player, presentable, computer literate, have good communications and good people skills.

Please refer to the position description below.

Accountability Critical Factors Safety

• To ensure compliance is valid and maintained for all workshop equipment.
• Work with the Branch Managers to ensure high standards and safety checks are carried out on fleet as required.
• Maintain safe working practices.
• Work within industry and legislative codes, procedures, and practices.
• Carry out and ensure compliance of the fleet and operations to any statutory or local body regulations including but not limited to COF’s, and, vehicle registrations and regulations stipulated by the LTSA.
• Complete pre hire safety checks as required.

Fleet maintenance

• Carry out as much mechanical work in-house as possible.
• Identify and communicate any preventative work that could help reduce costs incurred on the road.
• Servicing.
• Communicate parts supply.
• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical defects.
• Monitor brake pads and replace within set parameters.
• Test drive all Vehicles after work has been carried out to ensure safety.
• Check Brake hoses as required.
• Follow checklists and guidelines provided to ensure all parts and repairs are carried out to the highest level.

Third Party work

• Coordinate any third party work required.

Other

• Refurbish and maintain fleet fit outs as required.
• Rotate and change tyres as required.
• Remove and reinstall fit outs
• Pre hire safety checks

Administration

• Keep a record of all work sheets

Plus any other task that we may reasonably ask you to complete. In addition to the specific duties above, you acknowledge that your role may develop to include other tasks in addition to those listed above.

Skills and Attributes required:

• Computer literacy
• Accuracy in Data Entry
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service
• An outgoing and “Happy to Help” personality
• Ability to use initiative, troubleshoot and problem solve
• A keen team player
• Ability to juggle many tasks at once
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Good communication skills

APPLICATANTS TO BE WITHIN NEW ZEALAND PLEASE