Workshop Mechanic - Morrinsville
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Morrinsville, New Zealand
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Skilled trades
- Posted
Full description
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Diesel Mechanic to join our Morrinsville crew on a permanent basis. Working on a variety of vehicle brands, this role involves proactive and reactive maintenance, COF inspections, and day-to-day repairs across our fleet. Experience with electric vehicles will be a bonus as we transition toward a more sustainable future.
About us:
Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading passenger transport companies with a team of more than 3,000 people providing coach and charter services right across the country.
We partner with regional councils and schools to supply public transport services as well as offering a range of bus and coach hire services to businesses and the general public. You would be joining us at an exciting time in Ritchies’ history as we gear up to decarbonise our fleet and move to a more sustainable public transport model.
About You:
You are a skilled mechanic looking for a change, you want to work for a company that values your skills and work ethic. You ready to make the move!
You take pride in your work, you’re a team player and you don’t hesitate to ‘go the extra mile’ to get tasks completed in a timely manner.
You follow instructions and do the right thing.
As the sole mechanic in our Morrinsville workshop, you’ll be relied upon to diagnose, plan, and complete repairs. You are confident working independently and can troubleshoot issues on your own.
You have a strong level of written and spoken English.
You know what the expectation is with Waka Kotahi and follow regulations.
You have an interest in working on buses!
Your Skills:
- NZQA L4 Heavy Automotive Qualification/ equivalent automotive workshop experience
- Current New Zealand Drivers’ License Class 1 (ideally up to Class 4)
- Eye for detail
- Health and safety conscious
- Physically capable of lifting up to 25kgs
- Tech savvy
EV experience is a bonus
What you get:
- Supportive team
- Career progression opportunities
- All relevant PPE provided
- Flexible hours (with consultation)
Want to learn more? Just ask us.
We are an equal opportunities employer, that focuses heavily on Health and Safety. As such, our pre-employment checks include drug testing, Ministry of Justice checks and reference checking.
To be considered for this role, please apply through the link below with a cover letter and copy of your most recent CV.