Diesel Mechanic - - 41996 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We have an opportunity for a Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our workshop team at our Mount Maunganui yard.

As an experienced workshop mechanic, you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of both heavy plant and trucks. You’ll work alongside a skilled team of mechanics who collaborate to solve problems and maintain a safe, supportive working environment.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical repair and maintenance of heavy vehicles and equipment

Experience working on plant e.g. diggers, graders, loaders, dozers, milling equipment

Level 4 Trade qualification or similar is preferred

Class 2 -5 licence highly sought after

Excellent communication skills and High attention to detail

Committed to a safety-first culture

Availability to work an on-call roster

Come join the Higgins Team:

Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week

Opportunity to upskill and gain further licences if required

Supportive team that treats each other like whānau

Access to educational funds for you and your children

Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children

Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee

Market-leading parental leave policy

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth – because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.