Heavy Diesel Field Service Technician

East Tamaki, NZ Until 9/22/2026 First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description


Location: East Tamaki, Auckland
Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week with regular overtime available
Pay Rate: $40 to $45 per hour (depending on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our growing field service team based in East Tamaki. This is a hands-on role servicing and maintaining heavy mining, earthmoving, and quarry equipment.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in their workmanship, and values variety in their day-to-day work across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • Field servicing, maintenance, and repair of heavy mining, earthmoving, and quarry equipment
  • Diagnostics, fault-finding, and preventative maintenance
  • Attending breakdowns and carrying out maintenance across multiple sites
  • Working independently and as part of a skilled, supportive team
  • Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and professionalism

Requirements

  • Trade-qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic or equivalent industry experience
  • Proven experience with heavy diesel machinery, field service, and diagnostics
  • Experience with quarry, mining, or heavy industrial equipment preferred
  • Full New Zealand driver’s licence (essential)
  • Class 4 licence advantageous
  • Ability to work independently and manage field-based workloads
  • Reliable, safety-conscious, and customer-focused
  • Ability to work flexible hours and travel as required

What We Offer

  • Pay rate between $40 and $45 per hour, based on experience
  • Overtime paid at 1.5x after 40 hours, including weekends
  • Company vehicle provided for work use
  • Minimum of 40 hours per week, with regular overtime available
  • Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture
  • Opportunities for career growth, training, and development

Additional Information

Applicants must be currently based in New Zealand and legally entitled to work.
A pre-employment drug and alcohol test will be required.

About this role

Summary

service, maintain, and repair heavy mining, earthmoving, and quarry equipment

Job title

Heavy Diesel Field Service Technician

Experience level

industry experience

Industry

heavy machinery

Location requirements

based in NZ, remote work not allowed, travel required

Salary

$40 to $45 per hour (depending on experience)

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

heavy diesel machinerydiagnosticsfield servicedriver's license

Preferred skills

quarry equipmentmining equipmentClass 4 license

Specializations

diesel machineryfield servicediagnosticsheavy equipment
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site