Canterbury Automotive Trades Job Listings

AIS 2017 LTD

Workshop Forman

Ashburton, New Zealand

Lead from the Workshop Floor at AIS 2017 Ltd Keep trucks rolling with a trusted local business that’s served Ashburton and surrounding districts for nearly 75 years. Join a future-focused, family-owned heavy transport business. Lead a tight-knit team, work on a wide range of trucks and trailers, and grow your career in a company that values its people, its community, and doing the job right the first time. What You’ll Do Oversee the day-to-day operations of our busy truck workshop Lead, mentor, and support a team of skilled mechanics and apprentices Carry out diagnostics, repairs, and road servicing on heavy transport vehicles Ensure high standards of workmanship, safety, and turnaround efficiency Work closely with the workshop manager, admin staff, and parts team to ensure smooth workflow and great customer outcomes What We’re Looking For A qualified heavy diesel technician or highly experienced mechanic Proven leadership experience or strong capability to lead a team Solid diagnostic and fault-finding skills across a wide range of truck systems Clear communicator with a customer-focused attitude Minimum of a Class 4 driver’s licence A strong commitment to health, safety, and teamwork Why You’ll Like Working With Us Local pride – We’ve been part of the Ashburton district for nearly 75 years Growth and variety – We work on all kinds of heavy vehicles and no two days are the same People-first culture – You’ll be part of a team that backs each other up and takes pride in their work Quality gear – Modern equipment, tools, and a clean, well-organised workshop Community roots – We’re a local business with a reputation built on trust, service, and long-term relationships About AIS 2017 Ltd AIS 2017 Ltd is a locally owned and operated workshop specialising in the maintenance and repair of trucks and trailers. Proudly based in Ashburton, we’ve built a solid reputation for reliable service and quality workmanship over the last 75 years. Our dedicated team works hard to keep the wheels of our district turning, and we’re always looking for good people to grow with us. Sound like you? Apply now and show us you’re ready to roll. Let’s keep those trucks running — together!

NZ$35-45

Market Leading National OEM

Leading Hand - Construction | Mining Equipment

Christchurch City, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

• Christchurch Based Role | Purpose Built Facilities • Service, Support and Cultural Champion Wanted • Market Leading OEM | Solid Team | Supportive Leaders who prove that this company grows from within. • Top Hourly Rate | OT Rates | Medical | Insurances | Vehicle | International Training & Technical Support at your fingertips. Due to continued growth, EPIC Recruitment are looking for a proven people leader in the heavy equipment sector to take the next step in their career and step up as a Leading Hand for this Christchurch based team, overseeing their workshop and field service teams. Based out of one of their key sites, with accessibility to sales, service, parts and aftermarket – this person will be responsible for the delivery of a top-of-the-line employee customer service experience by supporting this aligned team, for this market leading OEM in this 60/40 on and off the tools role. From leading by example as the conduit for team across all technical touch points for this area of the workshop– you will be passionate in not only encouraging others to come on the journey, but being able to identify training opportunities for the team, by understanding what the team need/ want to continue their journey with the group and in their wider careers- by helping coach and encourage the team, sharing your well-tuned experience and skillset. This role will also interface with all other departments within the framework and requires a relatable leader with an open and approachable style, proven ability to deliver across many pertinent avenues at any one time, and an ability to relate to the team and customers from all walks of life in a way that aligns to the company values. With a proven passion for customer service and ensuring that as a team - from the top down - number one focus is to do the job right, first time for the benefit of their clients and their team NZ wide. You will have: • Proven tenure in the NZ Heavy Diesel market as an HD mechanic or leading hand overseeing a smaller team and keen to take on the next challenge in a bigger team (10+) • Experience in a civil construction/ heavy equipment environment as a technician, with an understanding of what a well organised workshop looks and feels like, and how best to lead by example for the team while in navigating a busy environment. • Ability to communicate both up and down and a relatable and approachable manner / open door policy as your leadership style. • Strong computer acumen with an ability to create regular reporting documentation for your team and lead by example on the paperwork front for service. • Well networked proven relationship base across Canterbury with a solid understanding of the OEM sector would be highly advantageous. • Ability to be based out of the purpose-built facilities in Christchurch – relocation is on offer for the right candidate What we offer: • Great Hourly Rate + OT after 8 hours EACH DAY • Insurances (Medical & Life) • Training | Upskilling | International Courses • Extended Bereavement & Paid Parental Leave • KiwiSaver matched up to 10% • Vehicle | Phone | Laptop EPIC Recruitment is the brainchild of the longest standing maintenance recruiter in the market with a passion for helping people in the industry, not only unlock their potential - but get paid what they are worth - by aligning with the groups that want to see you succeed. We are proud to have partnered exclusively with this market leader to help them secure this key leader within the business and will be undertaking every conversation with the strictest confidence. So if this role or other opportunities in the heavy diesel industries nationwide is something that you wish to explore, please reach out today for a confidential chat. Call or Text Emily Peacock on 0272466464 to arrange a time that suits, or email directly emily@epicrecruitment.co.nz Please note you must have a current valid NZ working rights to be considered for this role.

NZ$50-55

Rotorua Forest Haulage Ltd

Diesel Mechanics Wanted – Rotorua Based

Rotorua, New Zealand

Rotorua Forest Haulage Ltd are looking for experienced heavy diesel mechanics with a passion for the transport industry to join the Rotorua based team. The successful candidate will be joining an experienced established team and will enjoy the flexibility that comes with fleet servicing. We offer a wide range of shift patterns and have numerous positions to fill. You job will be to Service, fix and Repair Heavy Transport equipment . To be considered for this role you must: • Be drug free • Have relevant experience working on Heavy Trucks and Transport Equipment • Be able to work to deadlines under pressure • Have excellent communication skills • Be flexible to work rostered shifts, if required • Have an uncompromising approach to health and safety • Be trustworthy and take pride in your work In return we offer you: • Competitive hourly rates $35.00 per hour • A flexible lifestyle friendly roster (Early, late, and night shifts) • Immediate start • Role diversity- no two days the same • Opportunity to up skill for the right candidate • Define career growth path • 40 hours per week You must be located in New Zealand and be eligible to work here before applying. About Us: Rotorua Forest Haulage Ltd is a large transport company based in Rotorua predominantly servicing the log transport industry. RFH has a modern fleet comprising of mainly late model Kenworth log truck and trailers that operate throughout the wider Bay of Plenty. RFH has a large workshop located in Rotorua close to the amenities and the world famous Red Woods.

Negotiable Salary

Rotorua Forest Haulage Ltd

Off Highway Diesel Mechanic

Rotorua, New Zealand

Off Highway Diesel Mechanic Diesel Mechanics Wanted: Rotorua Based (Working in Kaingaroa) Rotorua Forest Haulage Ltd are looking for experienced heavy diesel mechanics with a passion for the transport industry to join the Rotorua based team operating in Kaingaroa. This roll is based at our Webb Road workshop servicing our off-highway fleet, transport will be provided from Rotorua or surrounding areas. This role is unique as it will see the successful candidate servicing large purpose built gear located in the middle of a substantial forestry estate. To be considered for this role you must: • Be drug free (We carry out pre-employment testing) • Have relevant trade qualifications and experience • Be able to work to deadlines under pressure • Have excellent communication skills • Be fit and healthy (this is large gear) • Have an uncompromising approach to health and safety • Be trustworthy and take pride in your work In return we offer you: • Competitive hourly rates • A flexible roaster • Immediate start • Opportunity to upskill for the right candidate • Define career growth path You must be located in New Zealand and be eligible to work here before applying. About Us: Rotorua Forest Haulage Ltd is a large transport company based in Rotorua predominantly servicing the log transport industry. RFH has a modern fleet comprising of mainly late model Kenworth log truck and trailers that operate throughout the wider Bay of Plenty. RFH has a large workshop located in Rotorua supporting the remote locations throughout the North Island.

Negotiable Salary