Senior/Head Automotive Technician

Posted 16 September 2022
LocationNew Plymouth
Job type Permanent
DisciplineLight Automotive TechnicianAutomotive
Reference35380

Job description

Job reference - 35380

  • Refreshing country lifestyle with city benefits
  • Excellent facilities and a friendly, supportive team
  • Good pay rates with low cost of living expenses


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Our client is after a skilled mechanic to fulfill the role of Senior/Head Automotive Technician to assist the existing Head Mechanic in the workshop covering a range of brands.


The role and responsibilities

  • Work alongside the other Head Mechanic to oversee the 12 technicians in the workshop
  • You will spend the majority of your time working on the tools
  • General servicing, maintenance, and repairs to light vehicles
  • Inspections and diagnostic testing
  • Day to day workshop duties



Skills sought

  • A relevant automotive trade qualification with post apprenticeship experience working on light passenger vehicles
  • Prior experience as a Workshop Foreman or Head/Senior Mechanic would be a bonus!
  • Good all round mechanical skills
  • Franchise dealership background preferred - a range of brands will be considered
  • WOF / AVI authority highly sought after - or the willingness to get this qualification
  • Team player
  • Attention to detail
  • Solid work ethic and stable employment history



In return
You will work in a friendly, supportive team and the premises and working environment is a pleasure to work in.

Additionally, the area offers a wide range of activities from trout fishing, skiing, tramping, climbing, mountain biking, and more which make this an adventure paradise.

This vacancy is for a full, time permanent role offering a minimum of a 40 hour work week.

Wage rates on offer range from $36 - $42 per hour depending on your skills and experience.


How to apply
Applications from those wanting to relocate from elsewhere within NZ are welcome.

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