Job reference - 1481201

• Heavy commercial truck experience essential
• Leading wage rates and other benefits on offer
• Long-established franchise truck group with decades of brand leadership

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Employer overview
This employer is a highly respected, long-standing franchise truck group with a strong national footprint and decades of leadership across globally recognised truck brands.
 
They are seeking experienced Truck Mechanics to join their advanced service divisions in Auckland. Renowned for technical excellence, the organisation operates NZ-certified workshops equipped with OEM-level tooling, advanced diagnostic systems, and modern, purpose-built facilities.
 
These workshops are designed specifically for heavy commercial vehicles and support accurate, efficient, and safe repairs on today's complex truck platforms.
 
 
Role summary
This role is squarely focused on heavy diesel truck maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs and is well suited to an experienced truck mechanic.
 
You will be responsible for maintaining fleet reliability through high-level mechanical work, structured fault-finding, and adherence to strict OEM repair standards.
 
The focus is on keeping trucks on the road, reducing downtime, and delivering first-time-fix outcomes in a professional franchise environment.
 
Core responsibilities:

• Carrying out servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance on heavy commercial trucks
• Performing advanced diagnostics using OEM diagnostic platforms to accurately identify faults
• Completing major mechanical repairs alongside routine heavy diesel servicing tasks
• Working closely with Service Managers and senior technical staff to resolve complex truck-related issues
• Escalating and managing technical repairs where required, including specialist or outwork solutions

 
 
Compensation and professional development

• Highly competitive remuneration for the heavy diesel market, including overtime premiums and performance incentives
• Clear and structured career pathways supported by in-house training and formal learning programmes
• State-of-the-art workshop environment featuring heavy-duty infrastructure such as 10-tonne overhead hoists
• Access to global OEM technical networks and international training, including emerging truck technologies such as hydrogen powertrains and predictive maintenance systems

 
Role requirements

• Relevant automotive trade qualification, ideally as a trade-qualified Diesel Mechanic
• Proven hands-on experience servicing and repairing heavy commercial trucks Strong mechanical capability across engines, drivetrains, braking systems, and chassis components
• Demonstrated diagnostic and systematic fault-finding skills on heavy diesel vehicles
• Auto electrical and hydraulic experience is advantageous but not essential, with training available
• Applications welcomed from technicians with either strong diagnostic specialisation or broad mechanical expertise across heavy diesel repairs

 
How to apply
Applications from candidates relocating within New Zealand are welcome. Offshore applicants who meet the requirements and are looking to move to New Zealand are encouraged to apply - visa assistance is available to support the process.
 
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