Automotive Technician /
The Opportunity
Recruiters handling this vacancy are after an Automotive Technician / Auto Electrician for full-time work in Whangarei, New Zealand. The ideal person is an experienced motor mechanic or auto electrician who fancies a change and enjoys picking up new skills.
The workshop behind the role is long-established, still growing, and acts as an authorised manufacturer parts and service centre for all kinds of cars, vans and light commercial vehicles. It values people who deliver results without being watched over and who help build a team others want to join. It is also an accredited employer: visa workers are welcome, and sponsorship under the AEWV is possible.
To stand out, mirror the listed duties in your application. Give examples of servicing and repair work across different makes, any time spent on hybrids, EVs or air conditioning systems, and moments where you improved how a workshop ran.
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Key Responsibilities
- Perform servicing work of a high standard on cars, 4WDs and light commercial vehicles of every make
- Repair vehicles across all models with care and accuracy
- Feed ideas into the workshop's continuous improvement culture
Requirements & Eligibility
- Buys into the business's values, purpose and culture
- Able to thrive when working autonomously, and driven by results with a focus on outcomes
- Happy to be held accountable for what the job involves
- Eager to keep developing skills and learning
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good computer skills
- Current full driver's licence
- NZ residency, a valid NZ work visa, or open to pursuing a work to residence visa
- An advantage but not necessary: WOF inspector's certificate (current or past), manufacturer training, hybrid and EV repair experience, air conditioning repair experience
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please follow these instructions carefully:
- Send your CV to our team by email: Apply by email.
- Ensure your CV includes all relevant professional information.
- Subject Line: Please mention the position you are applying for (Automotive Technician / Auto Electrician) in the email subject.
- Include at least two professional work references on your CV.
- Attach copies of your skills assessment and trade certificates if available.
- Attach a clear copy of your passport.
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