Description
Summary:
This role offers an opportunity for a motivated Apprentice Heavy Diesel Plant & Equipment Mechanic to learn from experienced tradespeople and deliver quality workmanship within a supportive team.
Highlights:
1. Opportunity to learn from experienced tradespeople
2. Work with a varied fleet of heavy diesel equipment
3. Join a well-established and supportive workshop team
THE COMPANY
Road Metals is a family-owned business that has been operating all over the South Island for over 70 years and celebrate our family values.
We are a leading and passionate crushing and aggregate supply company, operating quarries, excavation equipment, mobile crushing plant, with our own trucking fleet and ready-mix concrete business.
THE POSITION
We’re excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated Apprentice Heavy Diesel Plant & Equipment Mechanic to join our well-established and supportive workshop team. This role is ideal for someone eager to build a long-term career, learn from experienced tradespeople, and take pride in delivering quality workmanship.
What will set you up for success (advantageous but not essential):
• Pre-trade qualification
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude or experience
• Relevant hands-on work experience
While our preference is a new-start apprentice, we’re open to considering apprentices at various stages of their training who are looking for the right team to grow with. In-person interviews are required.
You’ll be someone who brings enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and a genuine desire to learn. You’ll enjoy being part of a team, take ownership of your work, and be self-driven and motivated—above all, you’ll have pride in producing high-quality results every day.
We have a varied fleet of Mack, Volvo and Hino trucks, alongside a fleet of Cat and Volvo loaders and diggers. The role would include both workshop and field service repair work.
If you are looking for a position that offers autonomy and provides inhouse work rather than retail then we want to talk to you.
THE ROLE
• Regular hours with over time available
• Working with an experienced team
• Modern well-equipped workshop
This position is based in our Wards Road Quarry in Rolleston.
We offer competitive rates and benefits including a comprehensive staff benefits package to support the wellbeing and success of our people and their families:
• Medical Insurance Scheme after 18 months
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Loyalty & Long Service Payments
• Family Scholarship & Education Grants
The successful candidate will be required to comply with Road Metals Health and Safety policies including a satisfactory pre-employment medical and drug test, criminal history check and hold a current drivers licence.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.