Heavy Equipment Technician - Bay of Plenty

Job reference - 35601

• A range of products requiring solid electrical and hydraulics experience
• Top wage rates and further training on offer
• Field service role with company vehicle and phone

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In return
Wages are payable ranging from $36 - $43 per hour and will depend on your level of skill and experience.

A company car and phone will be provided as this is a field service role.

The employer will also invest in further training to ensure you keep up to date with the latest technology and product developments.


About the company
Based in the Bay of Plenty region, the company value, care, and reward their staff for their hard work and dedication. The facilities are impressive and are accompanied by a fun environment and a team that work together cohesively, all while working on leading brands of equipment.

The management of the operation is excellent - they are a long established company providing stability of employment and they are paying top rates.


The role and skills sought
This is a field service role where you will be performing a wide range of duties including servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and installations on leading brands of equipment.

Due to the role being field service, you need to have solid people and customer service skills, as well as good English communication skills.

You will need to be experienced in repairing, servicing, and performing diagnostics on heavy equipment. While it is preferred that you have a background in construction equipment, consideration will also be given to those with experience on forklifts, access equipment, and/or farm/agricultural machinery.

The skills sought are those of a qualified and experienced Diesel Technician with experience on heavy equipment - you will therefore need to hold a relevant NZ automotive trade qualification or offshore equivalent.

Further requirements include:

• Knowledge on hydraulics systems is highly sought after
• Good diagnostics capability and overall understanding of electrical systems
• Able to work unsupervised with good time management skills
• Clean and current drivers license
• Solid work ethic
• Stable employment history

How to apply
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