Heavy Diesel Fitters

GlobalForce Resource Ltd are working with a client and looking to recruit Qualified Heavy Diesel Fitters (Mechanics) for positions in New Zealand. Our Client is focused on meeting the diverse requirements of the New Zealand road transport, construction, mineral processing, earth-moving, forestry, marine and power generation industries.

Successful candidates would ideally have experience of working on the following brands: Volvo, CAT, Komatsu, Yanmar, Terex, Perkins and Kohler. The employer is willing to offer sponsorship and other assistance to suitable applicants to help them obtain working visas for New Zealand with the possibility of permanent residence status in the future.

Why New Zealand? Some of the many reasons include:

• Recently ranked as the 3rd best country in the world to live in
• Amazing geography with a temperate climate surrounded by the Pacific and Tasman Oceans.
• No matter where you live in New Zealand, you are probably less than an hour from the ocean and less than 4 hours from a ski field. Which means on the same day you can mountain bike, snowboard and surf

Heavy Diesel Fitters – Skills and Qualifications:
Qualified candidates should have the following skill set:
• Qualified as a Diesel Mechanic with experience working with any of the following: Volvo, CAT, JCB, Komatsu, Hitachi, Detroit, Allison, Perkins, Terex
• Ability to perform mechanical service and repair work assigned and to satisfy customers by performing work to a high level of quality in an efficient manner
• To carry out and/or oversee repairs to other vehicles or equipment as directed by the Manager
• Promote and maintain TransDiesel’s commitment to continually improve its performance in health and safety management in a positive manner.
• Comply with Company’s vision of eliminating accidents and unsafe practices and report any unsafe conditions or activities, dangerous occurrences or injury in the workplace
• To test drive, diagnose, maintain and repair all equipment in a professional and efficient way, either in the workshop or in the field as required
• Maintain continuing good relationships with customers and potential customers within the Region
• Actively work to ensure excellent daily communication with the workshop and parts department to ensure an efficient and effective service to customers in the designated area
• To work on a rostered emergency breakdown call out service
• Tag all warranty parts with the correct information
• To keep the work environment clean and safe, this includes the service vehicle and when applicable any TransDiesel workshop
• Ensure any workshop tools and equipment is returned in good condition and to the appropriate place
• To supervise and assist unqualified people and trainee technicians when/if required
• Ensure that all or any complaints received from the market are acted upon promptly and are referred through the correct channels for action
• Advise the Manager and/or customer if equipment requires more repair work than estimated
• Clean, label and submit warranty parts for storage
• Complete all paper work as directed
• Ensure time cards are completed daily showing the correct job number
• Record stocks, oils and other material used against a job number
• Undertake and carry out any other duties or tasks as requested by the Manager for which you are trained or instructed or for which training will be given
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Display a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• A team player and prepared to take on extra duties and responsibilities as required
• Show initiative, follow instructions accurately and seek assistance as required
• Be precise and correct in approach to tasks, with an eye for detail.

Heavy Diesel Fitters – Remuneration Package:

• Excellent Hourly salary rates between $24 – $35 p/h depending on relevant skills and experience
• Superb working conditions
• Paid Holidays
• Assistance with gaining a working visa for New Zealand
• Assistance with short-term accommodation with further discussions on relocation at the interview stage

Heavy Diesel Fitters – Additional Information:

GlobalForce would be happy to speak to any potential candidates regarding the roles. So if you are serious about relocating and keen to pursue your career in the automotive industry please contact us immediately.

Alternatively email applications via this job advert.