Senior Heavy Diesel Technician - Marine

Are you an experienced Heavy Diesel Technician with a passion for marine engineering?

RealNZ is seeking a Senior Heavy Diesel Technician to join our Marine Maintenance team and help us keep our iconic vessels operating at peak performance.As the Senior Heavy Diesel Technician - Marine, you will be the engineering leader responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of RealNZ's marine assets.

Reporting to the Marine Maintenance Manager, you will ensure that our operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently.ResponsibilitiesLead maintenance tasks and defect repairs across RealNZ's marine fleet, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and in line with industry standards.Conduct independent research, support project-related engineering tasks, and actively contribute to asset management optimisation.Prepare weekly status reports and supervise external contractors.Act as an engineering leader, promoting safety and best practices across all operations while managing project-related activities to drive efficiency and reliability.QualificationsRelevant Trade Qualification as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic or in Automotive Engineering.Minimum 5 years' experience working with heavy equipment.Proven experience in maintenance, overhauls, and repairs of engines, transmissions, and auxiliary systems.OEM Experience and / or training with major brands (Caterpillar, Yanmar, Cummins, Scania, MTU, Detroit).

What's in it for you?

Work with one of NZ's largest fleets of vessels in a progressive company.Permanent, Te Anau based role with regular travel.Exclusive staff rates and access to RealNZ experiences across its offerings (e.g., Queenstown adventures, Te Anau Glowworm Caves, Milford and Doubtful Sounds).

Free ski pass and medical insurance coverage.Remuneration for this role will depend on your experience ($40-$50 per hour).

Additional DetailsLocation : Te AnauNumber of positions : 1Employment Type : Permanent, Full TimeHourly rate : $40-$50Guaranteed hours per week : 30How To ApplyClick Apply now to be taken to our careers page.Please note that we will be interviewing candidates as they apply, and if the right person is found, we may close the role to further applications.

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