Senior/Head Automotive Technician

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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