Heavy Diesel Mechanic & Panel beater

About the Business:

Maxion Equipment & Truck Rental Limited is west Auckland based equipment hire, truck rental and mechanic maintenance company that caters to our customers transport needs.

We require 2X Heavy Diesel Mechanics and 2X Panel Beaters to join our team for Auckland region.

These are full-time permanent positions. You will be required to work a minimum of 30 hours and a maximum of 60 hours per week, from Monday to Saturday, on a rotating roster.

Pay within the range depending on your skills:

Heavy Diesel Mechanic: $30-35

Panel Beater: $28-35 per hour

Locations: These 2 positions would be across multiple regions, including Auckland, Wellington, and Bay of Plenty regions,

As a Heavy Diesel Mechanic, your responsibilities will include：

·      Maintain, test, and repair construction equipment by diagnosing faults, inspecting and reassembling key components, performing scheduled maintenance, and ensuring compliance with operational and environmental standards.

·      Respond to on-site breakdowns, provide technical support for troubleshooting and equipment setup, and ensure optimal performance of equipment prepared for customer hire.

·      Manage and monitor inventory of spare parts, conduct stock takes, and organize the delivery, storage, and distribution of goods and equipment within the workshop.

·      Maintain accurate repair and service records, coordinate with sub-contractors, support workshop upkeep, perform general labor tasks, and collaborate with departments to ensure smooth operations.

·      Build rapport with customers through product demonstrations and technical support, collaborate with sales for quotations and follow-ups, promote suitable equipment and services, and occasionally travel for on-site assistance.

·      Enforce quality control, inspect equipment performance, monitor for safety hazards, and promote WHS compliance to maintain high standards and a culture of safety in the workshop.

As a Panel Beater, your responsibilities will include：

·      Carrying out inspections on bodywork and frames of a motor vehicle/heavy machine to establish the extent of repairs, restoration, estimate time and cost for the repair

·      Disassembling damaged vehicle parts, panels and accessories

·      Restoring damaged vehicles to their original condition by removing dents, mending parts, removing rust, repairing scratches, and spray painting panels

·      Replacing any parts that cannot be repaired

·      Welding new or repaired panels into place

·      Straightening and aligning vehicle/machine frames and unibodies using mechanical equipment

·      Stripping and refitting trim and panel interior 

·      Repairing depressions with plastic filler, and filing, grinding and sanding repaired surface

·      Performing final finishing and polishing by using finishing equipment in a way that matches the rest of the bodywork 

·      Keeping records of all work carried out.    

·      Ensuring compliance to industry specifications and safety standards

We are expecting you to have:

• At least one year relevant experience in a the same field/industry, OR a relevant level 4 certificate or equivalent overseas qualification.
• Sufficient work knowlege and skills to carry out your responsibilities.
• Knowledge of WHS guidelines and safe work practices.
• Ability to lift and handle heavy equipment as needed.
• Willingness to travel domestically for field service or customer visits.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or on-call shifts if necessary

You must be currently legally entitled to work in NZ to apply for this position. Overseas applications will not be considered. If you are interested in this role, please apply now here. Please include your CV and a cover letter with your application.