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Diesel Mechanic, full time or ag season only, Sept to April

Otago
Heavy Engineering Technician (Diesel Mechanic)

Job description

We are a small mechanical service and repair company based in Ranfurly, Central Otago. We cover a large area of the Central Otago region, servicing and repairing all kinds of agricultural machinery like motorbikes, silage wagons, tractors, cultivation equipment and trucks.

We mainly travel from farm to farm, but we also have a shared base out of a contractor's workshop.

What we require in a team member

Someone who enjoys a variety of work

Be able to diagnose vehicle and machinery faults

Be able to carry out repairs and service to vehicles and machinery to a high and safe standard

Must have excellent communication skills

Be able to think on your feet, use initiative and have common sense

Be self-motivated, able to work alone or in company, also work in a timely manner

Be honest and friendly

Applicant must be tidy and able to stay up to date with job cards, time sheets and keep a clear record of order numbers when ordering parts

The successful applicant must have a full driver's licence

This job is a full time/permanent position, and some on-call and weekend work will be required. Alternatively, we would be happy with someone just for the ag season (Sept- April)

In return, we can offer the successful applicant a work ute with a built-in toolbox, cell phone, safety gear and good wages (this will, however, reflect experience) may also be able to help find accommodation/housing in the area

The Maniototo is a great area to live, work and raise a family, with plenty of great hunting and fishing spots as well as some of the best ski fields and lakes within a 2-hour drive, and Dunedin and Queenstown airports are both also within a 2-hour drive

Daycare and kindy facilities are available for preschoolers, as is a brand-new area school is available for primary school-age children right through to secondary

This job listing will expire on 30 September 2026 at 23:59