Work with specialist tools used across infrastructure, power, rail, construction and technology projects across New Zealand.
This is a stable long-term opportunity where you can continue learning about specialist equipment used by some of New Zealand’s leading companies.
Salary $60,000–$70,000 + fully funded health and life insurance + extra pay for after-hours call-outs
About the company
Our client provides specialist tools and equipment (not DIY) for hire, sales, service and calibration to industries across New Zealand.
Their equipment supports 22 different industries, including:
· Infrastructure
· Power and energy
· Rail
· Construction
· Aerospace
· Technology and advanced manufacturing
Their clients include some of the biggest names in respective industries, and they are constantly introducing new tools and solutions to help their clients do their work better.
About the role
Your main responsibility will be inspecting, testing, servicing and preparing specialist tools and equipment that return from hire, ensuring they are ready for the next job.
This is a hands-on role that also involves computer-based administration and customer support. Once familiar with the equipment and processes, you'll be expected to take ownership of your day-to-day work, manage priorities and follow things through to completion.
This includes:
· Inspecting returned equipment, assessing its condition and identifying faults or wear.
· Cleaning, servicing, testing and tagging tools to ensure they're safe and ready for the next hire.
· Managing scheduled maintenance requirements and coordinating with service and calibration teams to get equipment back into circulation promptly.
· Keeping equipment records, maintenance schedules and asset information accurate and up to date in the company's systems.
· Following up on outstanding repairs and servicing to avoid unnecessary delays.
· Helping introduce new tools into the hire fleet.
· Maintaining a tidy and organised returns/workshop area.
· Covering hire bookings, calls and walk-in enquiries during busy periods or when the Hire Controller is away.
· Participating in an after-hours call-out roster once fully trained.
The goal is to keep tools moving quickly while maintaining high standards of reliability and presentation.
About You
You don’t need to come from tool hire to succeed in this role.
You don't need to come from tool hire to succeed in this role.
We're looking for someone who:
· Is technically minded, has good mechanical aptitude and enjoys working with tools and equipment.
· Likes understanding how things work, identifying faults and solving practical problems.
· Is confident using computers, including Outlook, Excel and business systems for record-keeping, equipment tracking and other administrative tasks.
· Takes ownership of their work, is comfortable making day-to-day decisions and follows tasks through to completion.
· Is organised, can manage competing priorities and pays attention to detail.
· Communicates well with customers and colleagues and knows when to raise an issue or seek advice.
· Has a proactive attitude, strong work ethic and takes pride in doing things properly.
· Wants a stable long-term role where they can continue learning.
Experience in mechanical trades, equipment servicing, tool hire or workshop environments would be advantageous, but a willingness to learn and the right technical aptitude are just as important.
Why Join
Work with specialist, high-end equipment
Exposure to tools used across 22 industries
Stable NZ-owned business with 40+ years in the industry
Fully funded health and life insurance
Supportive leadership with clear expectations
Opportunity to keep learning about tools and equipment
Long-term role with room to grow as the business continues to expand
Apply now
If you're technically minded, enjoy working with tools, and want a stable role where you can keep learning, we’d like to hear from you.
Reach out to us at [email protected] or call us at 0212447567 for a confidential discussion.
Index Scientific and Technical Recruitment is New Zealand’s only recruitment company run by scientists-recruiters. We specialise in serving science, technology, and manufacturing companies. We have the trust of some of the most successful New Zealand and international companies to identify talented technical specialists, managers, executives, regulatory & compliance, and sales & business development specialists. Our commitment lies in enhancing the operation of New Zealand’s innovation ecosystem and helping technology and manufacturing companies succeed both locally and internationally.