Service Technician

Description

Summary: This role involves carrying out comprehensive mechanical services, diagnostics, repairs, and in-field breakdown support for cutting-edge agricultural machinery, while also cultivating strong customer relationships. Highlights: 1. Learn from leaders and grow with market-leading training and development 2. Opportunity for career progression within the organisation 3. Work in a supportive team environment with overseas opportunities * Learn from leaders that will respect your experience and help you grow * Enjoy market leading training and development * Spend time out in the field as well as the workshop Why work with CLAAS Harvest Centre - Invercargill: * Training - We invest in our team. * Career Progression - This role is a great foundation to support growth into other roles in the organisation. * Competitive rate with review, regular hours, paid OT and on-call payments. * Company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone. * A respectful supportive manager and team creating an exciting work environment. * Opportunities to work overseas in Australia and the UK. Our Company: Established in 1975, we're a family-owned supplier and distributer of the best combines, foragers, tractors and hay equipment representing global agricultural giants such as CLAAS and AMAZONE through 33 dealers across New Zealand and Australia. This position is based a CLAAS Harvest Centre in Gore. As a family-owned business we recognise the importance and value of the long-term relationships that we have grown over the last 45+ years and we're a team that is in it together, committed to continuing to grow - professionally and personally - and we front up. About the role: * Carry out comprehensive mechanical services, diagnostics, repairs and in-field breakdown support. * Support our sales success with the pre-assembly of our cutting-edge machinery. * Cultivate strong bonds with our valued customers. * Use your expertise to support other technicians and apprentices. Skills and Experience required: * You're a certified heavy diesel mechanic with comprehensive service and repair expertise or you're in the meddle of completing an apprenticeship with another agricultural machinery servicing and repair business. * Agricultural experience is valuable but not mandatory. * You have a valid driver's licence. * Passionate about customer service, you combine that with a great work ethic. * You complete tasks safely and efficiently. * You're a good team player who can also work independently. Are you CLAAS? We're a family-owned business, we employ people with families to care for, and provide resources to support families in the farming community, enabling their success as they feed our world. In It Together, Front Up, and Keep Growing form the backbone of what is a dynamic business, providing a challenging and stimulating environment. We are looking for people who share our values if this sounds like you - apply today or call Simon Knight on 027 431 2695 for a confidential conversation.