About the role
On behalf of our clients, we're looking for two highly skilled Heavy Diesel Mechanics to join their teams. The two roles are quite different, so pick the one that suits you:
Fleet role — service the client's own plant and fleet: maintenance, repairs, and making sure the trucks are CoF compliant.
Workshop role — a busy workshop servicing customer and fleet plant and equipment, plus routine service work as required.
Both roles are based in Christchurch. We also have other clients who are always looking for mechanics and service technicians, so if these roles aren't for you, tell us what you're looking for.
[start dates — see item 1 at the end]
A quick word on right to work
You'll need to already be living in New Zealand with the right to work here. These roles are based in Christchurch and we're not offering visa sponsorship, so if you're not currently in NZ with existing work rights, we won't be able to consider your application.
Key responsibilities
Maintain, diagnose and repair heavy diesel engines and associated systems
Troubleshoot complex mechanical faults and get gear back to work fast
Overhaul and rebuild major components
Keep machinery safe, CoF compliant and performing, with detailed service logs
Plan preventive maintenance with operators and keep parts stocked
About you
Solid experience on heavy diesel engines, trucks and plant
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Clear communicator who works well with operators and the team
The right to work in NZ (no sponsorship, sorry)
Pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing applies
The work is hands-on and physical, in a workshop and around trucks and plant.
Even better if you've got
A heavy automotive or diesel trade qualification (or working towards one)
Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
Experience training or mentoring other mechanics
A Class 2, 4 or 5 licence for road testing
Benefits
$40–$50+/hr, paid weekly — and it's a real employee rate
Holiday pay, sick leave, KiwiSaver on top, never rolled into your hourly rate
Your choice of fleet or workshop work, with more options if neither fits
Genuine long-term opportunities with Christchurch companies
[hours/roster — see item 2]
About us
MLH is a Canterbury labour hire company that places skilled tradespeople with good local businesses. You'll be a proper MLH employee — not a contractor, and not a number in a pool. You'll work in our clients' workshops and on their sites, but you're our staff, and we look after you like it, with one person at MLH who knows you and knows the job.
How to apply
Hit APPLY, or get in touch however suits you:
— Email: [email protected]
— Text "DIESEL" to 021 123 7067
— Call John: 022 123 7568
— Office: 03 390 2020
Just a reminder — you'll need to already be in NZ with the right to work. We're not offering sponsorship for these roles.