Service Technician - Whangarei
VIPeople Staffing & Recruitment
Listing Description
Description
- Wages based on experience
- Overtime rates
- Whangarei, Northland location
Service Technician
Description
About the Company:
This is a long-established, family-owned New Zealand business with 25+ years' experience delivering commercial automated door solutions nationwide. The company is well regarded for its technical capability, consistent service delivery, and long-standing client relationships across commercial and industrial environments.
With sustained growth, the business is investing in its operation and is seeking an experienced, technically capable technician who understands the region and can operate confidently in the field.
The Role:
This is a hands-on technician role focused on the maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair, and installation of commercial automated door systems.
You will be trusted to work largely autonomously, manage your own workload, and engage directly with clients on-site. This role suits someone with a solid trade or industrial background who is comfortable making sound technical decisions and representing the business professionally.
The role covers Whangarei and the wider Northland region, working Monday to Friday, with some flexibility required to support critical client needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, service, repair, and install commercial automated door systems
- Advanced fault-finding across mechanical and electrical components
- Carry out preventative maintenance to a high technical and safety standard
- Liaise directly with clients, providing clear advice and practical solutions
- Manage jobs independently, including reporting and communication with the wider team
- Maintain high standards of health & safety, workmanship, and site presentation
What's on Offer:
- Competitive rates aligned to experience and technical skill
- Ongoing, stable work with a respected and established business
- Monday - Friday role supporting a healthy work-life balance
- Birthday leave
- Strong operational and technical support from an experienced team
About You:
This role is not suitable for junior or entry-level candidates. We are seeking an experienced tradesperson who can hit the ground running.
You will bring:
- Several years' experience in a mechanical, electrical, or industrial service trade
- Strong electrical fault-finding capability
- A current electrical practising licence (highly advantageous)
- Proven ability to work independently in a field-based role
- Solid knowledge of the Northland region, including Whangarei and surrounding areas
- A professional, client-focused approach with strong communication skills
- A consistent work history demonstrating reliability and technical competence
- Strong commitment to health & safety and quality outcomes
- NZ Full Class 1 Driver Licence (manual and automatic)
How to Apply:
Apply online with your up-to-date CV.
Applicants must:
- Be currently based in New Zealand
- Hold full working rights
- Be able to pass pre-employment drug and criminal checks
Steve Deans VIPeople Senior Recruiter | Building, Civil & Trades Sectors
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Steve Deans
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VIPeople Staffing & Recruitment
About VIPeople – Connecting Talent with Great Businesses
We are 100% locally owned and operated across the North and South Islands specialising in Civil Engineering, Building and Construction, Manufacturing, Warehouse and Logistics, Sales and Finance and Office Support. We find enjoyment by connecting talent with great businesses and ensure both our clients and candidates succeed in their partnership.
The VIPeople Values
Here at VIPeople we believe it is important to lead with Customer Centricity, Responsibility, Integrity, and Professionalism. Following these values creates a sense of unity throughout our staff, clients, and candidates.
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