Heavy Diesel Mechanic

The Opportunity;

We’re looking for an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our Christchurchcrew on a permanent basis! Working on a variety of heavy vehicle brands including Volvo, MAN, Scania, BCI and Mitsubishi. This role involves proactive and active maintenance, including COF inspections and day‑to‑day maintenance and repairs on both diesel and petrol motors, as well as other fleet vehicles as appropriate.

About Us;

Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading passenger transport companies with a team of more than 2,000 people providing coach and charter services right across the country. We partner with regional councils and schools to supply public transport services as well as offering a range of bus and coach hire services to businesses and the general public. You would be joining us at an exciting time in Ritchies’ history as we gear up to decarbonise our fleet and move to a more sustainable public transport model.

About You;

You’re looking for a change, want to work for a company that values your skills and work ethic, and are ready to make the move! You take pride in your work; you’re a team player and you don’t hesitate to ‘go the extra mile’ to get tasks completed in a timely manner. You follow instructions and do the right thing, are comfortable working by yourself and have a strong level of written and spoken English, can service and repair vehicles, diagnose faults, follow Waka Kotahi regulations, and have an interest in working on buses.

Your Skills;

• NZQA L4 Heavy Automotive Qualification / equivalent automotive workshop experience
• Current New Zealand Drivers’ License Class 1 (ideally up to C4)
• Reliable
• Mechanically minded
• Eye for detail
• Health and safety conscious
• Physically capable of lifting up to 25kgs
• Tech savvy
• Enthusiastic attitude

What you get;

Want to learn more? Just ask us. We are an equal opportunities employer, that focuses heavily on Health and Safety. As such, our pre-employment checks include drug testing, Ministry of Justice checks and reference checking. Candidates for this position must have the right to work in New Zealand at the time of application. To be considered for this role, please apply through the link below with a cover letter and copy of your most recent CV.

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