Diesel Technician

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Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd, part of the Sime Motors group, is seeking an experienced Diesel Technician in Albany to support Volvo Truck & Bus and UD Trucks franchises. You’ll diagnose and repair mechanical issues with diagnostic tools, perform routine maintenance and inspections, mentor apprentices, and participate in ongoing training with on-call duties. The role offers a competitive, skills-based pay scale, regular reviews, and a collaborative team culture across Truckstops and Sime Motors. Key requirements include hands-on heavy-truck experience, service and diagnostics capability, a safety mindset, strong problem solving, NZQA LV4 in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant, and ideally a Class 5 license (they can help). For best results, tailor your resume to showcase hands-on heavy-truck work, diagnostics, safety compliance, and your NZQA LV4. Apply online now or email recruitment; background checks will be conducted.

Company :

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The Role

With the addition of Volvo Truck & Bus and UD Trucks to our existing franchises we are looking for experienced technicians with a passion for our brands.  

Based in Albany and 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, mentor apprentices, and continuously grow your skills
• participate in ongoing training and development
• be happy going onto the on-call roster which includes callouts as needed

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!

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on experience with heavy-duty trucks

• Experience with service, repair AND diagnostics

• 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 a work visa holder needing a variation of conditions on your AEWV, you MUST have had your qualifications assessed by NZQA and hold an IQA certificate equivalent to Level 4 in heavy automotive.

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.