Diesel Technician

2 weeks ago

Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Sime Darby Motors Full time

Job Details:

  • Reference # Location(s)
  • Palmerston North
  • Expertise
  • Automotive Electrician, Automotive Mechanic/Technician, Diesel Technician
  • Commercial/Trucks, Heavy Duty Mechanic
  • Job level(s)
  • Experienced, Supervisory
  • Work type(s)
  • Permanent
  • More details (document)
Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sime Darby Motors.

Established in 1984, Truckstops has provided unparalleled after-sales parts and service support to the road transport industry for over 30 years.

With 20 nationwide branches supporting Hino, Mack, Renault, and Volvo Truck & Bus. We have grown to become the largest supplier of truck & bus parts and workshop services across New Zealand.

Come join our well-established Palmerston North branch as our new Heavy Diesel Mechanic. We're currently looking for an experienced and fully qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our well-established team.

You'll be responsible for working on all aspects of servicing and repairing on Hino, Mack, Renault, and Volvo branded Trucks.

As part of your role, you'll be helping train and mentor our Apprentice Mechanics.


Our customers rely on us to keep their businesses moving, so your commitment to delivering quality work whilst reducing customer down time will be invaluable.

That sometimes means all hands-on deck are needed to get the job done, including you.

What's in it for you?

  • Ongoing investment in your technical knowledge & mechanical skills.
  • Being part of a supportive and collaborative team.
  • Tool allowance and the opportunity to earn more with a monthly incentive scheme.
  • Opportunities to grow and advance your career within Truckstops and the wider Sime Darby group.
  • Great everyday benefits that'll make a difference to your work and living.

What are we looking for?

  • Customers are our number one priority, so they must be yours too.
  • You take pride in quality workmanship making sure you get the job done right.
  • A focus on keeping yourself and others safe.
  • A positive cando attitude with an eye for detail.
  • A real team player, but someone who can work independently too.
  • Experienced Heavy Diesel Technician in Road Transport industry.
  • NZQA in Heavy Road Transport / Heavy Plant and Equipment.
  • Preferably you'll have a Class 5 licence but we can help you get this.
  • Someone that is keen to grow their career and become our next Leading Hand & beyond.


By joining Sime Darby Motor Group NZ Ltd you will experience the richness of working with likeminded people who are committed to doing the best for our team members, customers, as well as our company.


Sime Darby Motors NZ - the only group in the country to support the New Zealand transport industry value chain from end-to-end.

Our commercial portfolio includes premium truck and materials handling brands, plus a country-wide aftersales service and parts network. We are supported by a thriving global group, Sime Darby Berhad, with over 20,000 employees operating across 19 countries.

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