Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Avalon

Competitive remuneration

Please Quote Reference Number 14747

• Experience repairing trucks, trailers and heavy equipment
• Exciting opportunity within a growing and friendly team
• Join a supportive and forward-thinking company

About the business

Central Group was incorporated in August 1996 and proudly provides materials handling, construction equipment, and transport solutions with supporting service and maintenance plans to many companies around New Zealand that need top-quality local support.

Central Group proudly represents UD Trucks, Hyundai Trucks as well as  Takeuchi and Wacker Neuson CE product ranges and Heli & STILL Forklifts; with a focus on delivering reliable parts, servicing, and support to match these quality machines. We aim to continue developing and improving with our loyal customers to deliver better services and communication to keep their fleets and equipment working. Visit our website at http://www.Centralgroup.co.nz to meet our Team.

Position specifics:

• Are you looking for a new challenge where you are appreciated for your ingenuity and skills, where you can be successful in a friendly, supportive, team environment, and actually enjoy where you work? Then we have the right place for you!
• Our growing business requires a Heavy Diesel Mechanic who is reliable, driven and a team player who will slot into our vibrant crew. If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you!
• This position is based at our Avalon Branch in Lower Hutt and involves local area travel in a supplied vehicle attending the premises of our customers.
• This is a permanent full-time role and you will be employed on a minimum of 45 hours per week basis.

About the role

You will be part of a large team performing a variety of jobs onsite and offsite. This includes preventative maintenance, breakdowns, general repairs, troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems on a large Retail Fleet.

This includes Trucks and Construction Equipment and therefore the following attributes will be favourable:

• Either trade certified or five years plus industry experience repairing trucks and trailers, heavy equipment
• Strong technical knowledge of vehicle systems and components
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics
• Excellent problem-solving with the ability to conduct servicing and doing repairs as well as detecting and diagnosing fault
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work
• Effective communication skills to liaise with customers and team members
• Ability to stay on task and see a job through to the finish
• Construction Equipment experience would be favourable
• Heavy traffic, Class 4 license would be favourable
• Have a strong level of written and spoken English

Benefits and perks

We are committed to creating a friendly, positive and supportive workplace culture, and we provide a range of benefits to assist our employees in their personal and professional lives, including:

• Competitive remuneration package including a vehicle and phone
• Opportunity for overtime
• Job security
• Training and upskilling

This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person who enjoys being part of a fun team and is ready for the next challenge.

Owing to business needs we will be screening and interview applicants throughout the advertised timeline and if suitable candidates are found we may close this advertisement early! So, if you feel you have the skills and experience outlined above and are keen to join the Central Group Team, apply now!

Must have right to live and work in New Zealand, only New Zealand citizens or residents need to apply.

Please Quote Reference Number 14747