Heavy Diesel Mechanic - - 42752 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our Auckland workshop team at our yard in East Tamaki.

As a key member of our workshop, you’ll be responsible for the repair and maintenance of a wide range of heavy plant and trucks. You’ll work alongside a skilled, collaborative team of mechanics who take pride in delivering quality work while maintaining a safe and supporting environment.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical repair and maintenance of heavy vehicles and equipment
Proven experience working on plant such as diggers, graders, loaders, dozers and milling equipment
Level 4 Trade Qualification (or equivalent)
Class 2-5 licence is highly regarded
Strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail
A commitment to a safety-first culture
Availability to participate in an on-call roster

Come join the Higgins Team:

Competitive hourly rate
Full time permanent role with guaranteed 40 hours per week
Based at our East Tamaki branch
Opportunities to upskill and gain further licences
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

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.