Heavy Diesel Mechanic

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for. Palmerston North, New Zealand Reference: 6923609 Ongoing training & development opportunities 4% Employer Kiwisaver contribution (up to 6% based on length of service) Wide range of employee benefits including free staff hire in our DIY fleet We are looking for a Heavy Diesel Mechanic who is either trade-qualified or has significant relevant experience to work on a variety of hire plant. It's a busy role with a fluctuating schedule of work so no two days are the same - it's a great opportunity to share your expert knowledge as well as develop new skills with our wide range of hire equipment. There's always a lot going on in the branch so you need to be prepared to help out your team with whatever gets the job done. Any questions, you're more than welcome to contact the Workshop Supervisor, Kenny Turner on 027 202 4440. What you'll do: Repair and maintenance of a wide variety of branch hire equipment, including: excavators, diggers, loaders etc. Provide expert advice and assistance to branch colleagues and customers Attend breakdowns as required Ideally, we want to recruit suitable and available NZ workers. However, if we are unable to make such an appointment, we are an Accredited Employer with Immigration NZ (INZ) and would therefore be able to consider candidates who require a work visa. In line with our obligations under the job check process, the following information is provided: The role is permanent full-time position working 40hrs per week (min/max) Work will be allocated on a rostered basis - the branch is open Monday - Saturday $38ph - $42ph based on the following: Skills - experience working with machinery (specifically: diagnosis, repair and maintenance), a full driver licence, and basic computer skills Qualification - ideally a relevant trade qualification (e.g. machinery, engineering etc.) Experience - at least 3yrs working with a variety of product types (e.g. petrol, diesel, small and heavy etc.) Join Hirepool direct from school or study In 2019Hirepool was asked by Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) to take part in a video case study about theAuckland CBD Jobs & Skills Hub (https://cbdhub.co.nz/ ). The Hub connects people (including school leavers) with employers and jobs and career pathways that match their skills and interests. Watch thevideo below and hear from two of our team who joined Hirepool direct from school/study. #J-18808-Ljbffr