Automotive Technician

Job reference - 35459

• Professional franchise dealership opportunity paying high rates
• Move to the beautiful Whakatane - heart of the Bay of Plenty
• One of New Zealand's best fishing destinations

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About the location and employer
Located in the Bay of Plenty, this town offers a piece of paradise with crystal clear waters, beautiful weather, great fishing, and lots more family friendly outdoor activities.

Whakatane is known for offering a quality work/life balance with a small population, great schools, and no traffic or hustle and bustle!

The company seeks to employ a trade qualified automotive technician with solid franchise dealership experience. The dealership is a quality franchise and the employer will consider applications from qualified and experienced automotive technicians with a franchise background.

You will be performing a range of servicing, repair, and diagnostics duties on light passenger vehicles.



Skills sought

• Valid automotive trade qualification
• Relevant experience working on light vehicles as a motor mechanic / automotive technician
• Previous franchise dealership experience
• Franchise brand training
• Solid problem solving and diagnostic ability
• Ability to complete major repairs
• Ability to assist and train junior technicians
• Clear communication skills
• Good computer literacy

In return

• An exceptional work culture exists with long term employment tenures the norm
• Attractive rates also apply - $32 - $40 per hour for the right skills and experience
• Live in a piece of paradise, spending your days off with long, lazy days at the beach, hiking, mountain biking through the native bush, fishing, or spending your weekends with your family at a top picnic spot
• This is a full time, permanent role offering a minimum of 40 hours per week

How to apply
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