Diesel Technician

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Truckstops Tauranga, a Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd branch, seeks a Diesel Technician. You’ll diagnose and repair mechanical issues with diagnostic tools, perform routine maintenance and inspections, mentor apprentices, and champion LEAN and safety while growing your skills. We want hands-on experience with heavy trucks, a safety-minded approach, strong problem solving, and reliability. Ideally you’ll hold a Class 5 license (we can help you get it) and NZQA LV4 in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment. Competitive pay, regular reviews, and opportunities within Sime Motors. Apply online or email [email protected]; background checks apply and international candidates need NZQA assessment, IQA Level 4, and English skills assessment.

Company :

Act with Integrity • Care for All • Win Together

Truckstops is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sime Motors.  Established in 1984, Truckstops has provided unparalleled after-sales parts and service support to the road transport industry for over 40 years. 

With 19 nationwide branches supporting Hino, Mack, Volvo and UD Truck & Bus, we have grown to become the largest supplier of truck & bus parts and workshop services in New Zealand.

About the Role

Our brand-new custom built Truckstops Tauranga branch is now open, purpose-designed to deliver faster, better service for our truck customers. With a dedicated COF lane, two 26l fully equipped service pits and 8 repair bays; this modern facility gives our team the space and tools to work efficiently and deliver the high-quality workmanship we’re known for.

Reporting to the Service Foreman, you'll:

• diagnose and repair mechanical issues using cutting-edge diagnostic tools

• conduct routine maintenance, service, and inspections to keep our trucks performing at their best

• collaborate with experienced pros and mentor apprentices

• adopt LEAN principles, champion Health & Safety, and uphold our Values

• continuously grow your own skills.

Why Choose Us?

Along with a suite of benefits to select from to suit your needs from 100+ retailers and in-house purchasing, we also offer:

• Competitive pay with a skills-based pay scale - You learn, we pay!

• Regular annual reviews and quarterly check-ins are a minimum to make sure you're being recognised for your growth and achievements.

• Personal & career development courses - we support your upskilling and development, both on the job and in your personal life.

• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team where we share knowledge, help each other out, and always have each other's backs.

• Opportunities for career growth - within Truckstops and across the entire Sime Motors group!

We're Looking For

• Hands-on experience with heavy-duty trucks

• A strong commitment to safety and a proactive mindset

• Excellent problem-solving skills to tackle challenges head-on

• Ideally, a Class 5 license (we can help you get it!)

• NZQA LV4 in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment

• Reliability and willingness to commit to the team

Check us out at www.truckstops.co.nz and our wider group at www.simemotors.co.nz. Email [email protected] for further information.

Apply online NOW! We look forward to you joining us.

Note: this role includes background checks including reference, medical, drug, qualifications and right to work checks.

Please note: if you are an international candidate or work visa holder, you MUST have had your qualifications assessed by NZQA and hold an IQA certificate equivalent to Level 4 in heavy automotive. International will also require a completed English skills assessment.