Timaru Technicians Job Listings

Newlands Group

Auto Electrician

Timaru, New Zealand

Looking for a job that’s more than just a job? Join Newlands Auto Electrical – a trusted, family-owned business that’s been keeping Canterbury moving for over 90 years. We’re now looking for a qualified Auto Electrician to join our growing Timaru team. Whether you’re local or looking for a fresh start, this is your chance to work on a wide range of vehicles, systems, and challenges — all while being part of a supportive, down-to-earth team that values what you bring to the table. What You’ll Love About Working With Us: A great mix of work – from Utes to Harvesters, fleet servicing to air con, you won’t get bored here A strong, positive team – people genuinely support each other and take pride in their work Good pay + extras – we offer competitive wages and relocation support if you’re moving to Timaru Stability – we’ve been around 90+ years, and we’re still growing Room to grow – we back our team with training, tools, and opportunities to upskill What We’re Looking For: A qualified Auto Electrician A team player who’s reliable, motivated, and ready to take on a challenge Someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys a variety of jobs A good communicator who fits into a no-drama, hard-working crew Ready to Apply? Whether you're in South Canterbury or thinking of relocating, we’d love to hear from you. Email your CV and cover letter to hr@newlands.net.nz or call us to have a chat.

NZ$30-40

Carter's Tyre Service Limited

Fleet Service Tyre Technician -Timaru

Timaru, New Zealand

Fleet Serviceman/Tyre Technician – Timaru Fulltime Minimum of 40 hrs. and Maximum of 55 hrs in a week Salary Range $25-$35 an hour • Great location • No two days are the same in this hands-on, customer facing position • More than just a job - you will be joining a great team with real career opportunities About the job: We are looking for a Fleet Service Tyre Technician to join our Fleet Service team based in Timaru. You will be performing tyre management on our client's commercial fleets as well as call outs and after-hours requirements. Work will be on commercial trucks, utility vehicles, heavy construction equipment, and off-road vehicles. Your hours will be Monday to Friday, between 7:30am – 5:00pm with rostered Saturdays 9:00am – 12:00 noon and rostered call outs. Specific Duties and Responsibilities • Delivery of high-quality service and specific products to customers. • Demonstrate product knowledge and show customers how to maximise the benefits. • Perform tyre inspections and record through the system (Fleet Service). • Strip and fit tyres as required following the standard operating procedure. • Repair punctures according to the company guidelines. • Greet the customer in a professional and polite manner – ready to make the sale. • Where possible meet the customer at their vehicle – preparing to make the sale (Retail). • Present solutions to customers including price, finance options, accurate product information and estimated time of delivery – closing the sale. • Follow up the sale ensuring the customer is happy – thank them for choosing Carter’s Tyre Service. • Maintain one’s own presentation and positive behaviours towards customers, employees and vendors – be the face of Carter’s Tyre Service Ltd. Procedures and Process Adherence • Assist in the Operation of an efficient branch that achieves financial budgets. • Actively engage in new customer business that provides sustainable growth attributing to bottom-line growth. • Compliance to Service Level Agreement process including TMS processes. • Ensure full completion of work processes are completed in full, on time and accurately (job sheets, timesheets, TMS, vehicle audits as an example) meeting operational deadlines. • Company uniforms must be worn always. • Vehicle audits and checks must be completed. • Report damage or wear and tear to vehicle and tools when it happens. • Adhere to rosters – Saturday and call out rosters. • Always obtain an order number for work to be completed. • Vehicles must be kept clean – inside and out. SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION Essential: • Tyre Industry knowledge – tyre fitting, wheel alignment. • A minimum of a clean full NZ Drivers Licence • Ability to quickly develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers/stakeholders. • Quick learner of systems. • Accurate with figures and attention to detail. • Tyre Industry Experience. • Customer relationship builder – capable of making a sale. Preferred: • At least 2 years of Tyre industry experience - especially fleet service experience. • With class 2 driver’s license • At least High School/ College Graduate • Qualification in Tyre Fitting. • Computer literate (MS Office Suite) • Experience with a team environment. • Experienced with Costar / TMS. • Retail and Commercial sales experience. • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written • A friendly and positive outlook with a customer service focus A bit about us: Carter’s Tyre Service Limited was established over 35 years ago and we’ve since grown to become the best specialist tyre business in the country with over 45 stores nationwide. We regularly outperform the big brand names by offering great value and excellent service to the general public – and world-leading innovation on comprehensive tyre management solutions for small to large scale fleets, OTR and agribusiness. We’re also big believers in sustainability and giving back to communities. This is more than just a job. You will be joining a great team with real career opportunities. Apply now!

NZ$25-35

N J & D M Repairs Limited

Parts Technician

Timaru, New Zealand

N J & D M Repairs Limited is a very busy Truck Repair Workshop in the South Canterbury Area. We are agents for MAN Trucks, and Sub Agents for Volvo, Mack, Nissan (UD), and also carry out work on most models of vehicles as needed. We are looking for someone to fill the role of Parts Technician. This involves: * Maintaining and managing workshop stock levels * Keeping parts room tidy * Reordering stock replacement * Receiving stock replacement * Ordering parts for specific jobs on vehicles * Receiving parts for specific jobs * Returning exchange parts used, to suppliers * Returning parts not used on jobs to suppliers * Ensuring that all stock/part transactions are documented correctly * Carry out minor tasks within the workshop when requested. The right person for the job will have: * Class 1 Drivers Licence * Some Understanding on the mechanics of heavy vehicles. * A Can Do Attitude * Good communication Skills * Ability to manage their workload * Work well as an individual or as a team member * Some experience within the automotive parts industry would be ideal but not necessary

NZ$25-30