Diesel Technician

Company :

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd

With the addition of UD Trucks to our existing franchises, we are looking for experienced technicians with a passion for our brands.

Role

Based in Whangarei and reporting to the Service Foreman, you'll

• diagnose and repair mechanical issues using cutting-edge diagnostic tools
• conduct routine maintenance, service, and inspections to keep our trucks performing at their best
• collaborate with experienced peers, mentor apprentices, and continuously grow your skills
• participate in ongoing brand-based training and development
• enjoy in house training towards leadership if that interests you
• be happy going onto the on-call roster which includes callouts as needed

Why Choose Us?

Along with a suite of benefits to select from to suit your needs from 100+ retailers and in-house purchasing, we also offer:

• Competitive pay with a skills-based pay scale - You learn, we pay!
• Annual reviews and quarterly check-ins are a minimum to make sure you're being recognised for your growth and achievements.
• Personal & career development courses - we support your upskilling and development, both on the job and in your personal life.
• Wellbeing support including EAP services, free flu jabs, free spine and hearing checks, annual health monitoring, and discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance.
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team where we share knowledge, help each other out, and always have each other's backs.
• Opportunities for career growth - within Truckstops and across the entire Sime Motors group!

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on experience with commercial trucks
• Experience with service, repair AND diagnostics
• A strong commitment to safety and a proactive mindset
• Excellent problem-solving skills to tackle challenges head-on
• Ideally, a Class 5 license (we can help you get it!)
• NZQA Level 4 in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment
• COF B certification ideal but not essential
• Reliability and willingness to commit to the team

Note: this role can either be fulltime Monday to Friday 7:30am – 5:00pm, or a 4 on 4 off roster of 7:30am – 7:30pm, with rostered on-call duties.

Check us out at www.truckstops.co.nz or email recruitment@simedarby.co.nz for further information.

Apply online NOW! We look forward to you joining us.

Note: this role includes background checks including reference, medical, drug, qualifications and right to work checks.

Truckstops is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sime Motors. Established in 1984, Truckstops has provided unparalleled after-sales parts and service support to the road transport industry for over 40 years.

With 19 nationwide branches supporting Hino, Mack, Volvo and UD Truck & Bus, we have grown to become the largest supplier of truck & bus parts and workshop services in New Zealand.