Diesel Technician

Company :

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd

Use your heavy-diesel expertise to work with a trusted team

At Truckstops, we're passionate about keeping New Zealand's transport industry moving. To make sure that happens, we're looking for an experienced Diesel Technician to join our busy Wiri workshop. If you're a skilled tradesperson who enjoys diagnosing faults, solving technical challenges, and working on heavy vehicles in a modern workshop environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Diesel Technician, you'll play an important role in ensuring our customers' trucks and equipment are maintained to the highest standard. Working alongside a team of experienced professionals, you'll undertake a wide range of servicing, diagnostics, repair, and maintenance activities.

This role offers excellent variety, ongoing technical development, and the opportunity to work with advanced truck technology and industry-leading products.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults across heavy commercial vehicles and associated systems

• Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance

• Complete mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs

• Perform inspections and identify additional repair opportunities

• Utilise diagnostic tools and manufacturer systems effectively

• Complete job documentation accurately and efficiently

• Ensure all work is completed safely and meets quality standards

• Contribute to a positive, professional, and customer-focused workshop culture

About You

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

• A recognised Heavy Automotive or Diesel Trade qualification

• Experience working on heavy trucks, buses, transport equipment, or similar machinery

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

• Experience working with modern vehicle electronics and diagnostic software

• A proactive approach to problem-solving

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A commitment to workplace health and safety

• A current New Zealand driver's licence

• Eligibility to work in New Zealand

A Class 2, 4, or 5 licence would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

At Truckstops, we recognise that great people are the foundation of our success. That's why we invest in our team and provide an environment where you can build a long-term career.

You'll enjoy:

• Competitive hourly rates and overtime opportunities

• Ongoing manufacturer and technical training

• Career development and progression pathways

• Modern workshop facilities and equipment

• A supportive and experienced team environment

• Access to world-leading truck and transport technology

• Employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives

• The stability of working for a well-established industry leader

Next steps

Apply now with your CV outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Note: the recruitment process includes phone screen, interview, skills assessment, reference, medical and drug, and right to work checks.

About Us

Truckstops is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sime Motors.  Established in 1984, Truckstops has provided unparalleled after-sales parts and service support to the road transport industry for over 40 years. 

With 19 nationwide branches supporting Hino, Mack, Volvo and UD Truck & Bus, we have grown to become the largest supplier of truck & bus parts and workshop services in New Zealand.