Diesel Motor Mechanic
Trade · Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30/hr
A safety-focused operation in Hamilton, Waikato, has an opening for an experienced Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic who brings sharp technical and diagnostic ability. Your days will span heavy vehicles, diesel engines, hydraulic systems and electrical components, within a professional team that takes safety seriously.
For mechanics maintaining fleets in Dubai, Riyadh or Muscat and planning a considered move to New Zealand, this role is a natural next step for your trade.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose complex mechanical faults on heavy diesel vehicles and repair engines and mechanical components
- Carry out servicing, scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance to keep heavy diesel vehicles running
- Troubleshoot hydraulic systems, and track down and fix electrical faults
- Pinpoint mechanical issues and complete effective repairs
- Use vehicle diagnostic equipment and software
- Keep maintenance documentation accurate, logging every repair and service completed
- Follow health and safety requirements and keep the work environment organised and professional
- Work both in the workshop and outdoors
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a heavy vehicle diesel mechanic, with strong diesel mechanical knowledge
- Full Class 1 driver's licence; a Class 4 licence is highly regarded
- Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding skills, and competence with diagnostic tools and software
- Hands-on experience with hydraulic systems and vehicle electrical systems
- Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
- Strong communication skills and good record-keeping and documentation habits
- A safety-first attitude
- Physically fit for mechanical work and able to handle workshop and outdoor conditions
- You must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
- You must complete a medical assessment successfully
- You must clear a Ministry of Justice check
- Existing New Zealand work rights are required, or eligibility for AEWV
Apply: jobs@emiratesprime.ae · WhatsApp