Work on premium machinery across Agriculture, Construction & Forestry.
We’re looking for an experienced Agriculture Service Technician to join our tight-knit team in our Invercargill branch. You’ll turn your hand to a range of Ag & Turf equipment as well as Construction and Forestry machinery, all while providing exceptional customer service to our clients in the region.
Role: Service Technician - Invercargill
Experience: Mechanical
Hours: Monday-Friday, min. 40 hours, on-call and OT
Package:
Competitive hourly rate
Tool allowance
1.5x overtime rate
On call rate
Work phone and service vehicle for carrying out your work
About the Role:
This is a varied role with a mix of both workshop and field service work across the Otago region.
Diagnosing, servicing, repairing and maintaining a wide range of machinery and equipment.
Performing preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
Assembling and carrying out pre-delivery inspections on new machinery.
Using modern diagnostic systems and technology to troubleshoot faults.
Completing service documentation accurately and efficiently.
Maintaining high health and safety standards.
Providing professional, solutions-focused service to customers.
Continually developing your technical knowledge through ongoing product and technical training.
The role will see you travelling to customer locations around the region as needed.
What We Offer - Benefits:
Competitive hourly rate, plus tool allowance and 1.5x overtime rates
Minimum of 40 hours per week
Work phone and service vehicle for carrying out your work
Options for up to 6 weeks of Annual Leave.
Annual Leave cash out option.
A profit-share bonus incentive scheme.
EAP Service - Free, independent counselling services across a range of specialties at work and at home.
Staff discounts on our extensive range of parts, products and merchandise, including access to a range of external retailer discounts.
Employee referral bonus programme.
About You - Skills & Experience
You’re an enthusiastic Tech with strong experience in diagnostics, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and maintenance of Ag equipment.
Ideally you’ll have:
Experience in service work on a broad range of Agricultural equipment and machinery;
Qualifications in Diesel / Heavy Machinery Servicing;
Excellent customer service and communication skills;
The ability to work well within a team and independently;
A knack for problem-solving and persistence to deliver for our customers.
About Us - Why Choose D&E?
Drummond & Etheridge is a leading supplier of John Deere equipment throughout the South Island. Through our extensive network of 10 branches, we supply a range of quality brands to the agricultural, viticulture, construction, forestry, commercial, lifestyle and adventure/recreation sectors. Built on a reputation of talking straight with customers and providing quality service long after the initial sale, we’re passionate about our people, our customers, and our industry.
We provide a supportive environment that promotes personal and professional development to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to succeed in your career.
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Please note that we require applications to be submitted online via our careers portal. If you need support to submit your application, or if you have any questions about the role, please contact us at [email protected] (click on address to reveal email details)