Mobile Automotive Service Technician / Roadside Mechanic

We are looking for a Mobile Automotive Service Technician / Roadside Mechanic to join our team. This is a permanent full-time role with a minimum of 30 guaranteed hours per week. Additional hours may be available depending on business needs.

Pay rate: Competitive hourly rate, in line with industry standards, skills and experience.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out tyre fitting, balancing, puncture repairs, rotations and tyre condition checks.
• Complete basic vehicle servicing and minor repairs, including battery checks, fluid checks, wiper and bulb replacement, and routine service support.
• Inspect tyres, wheels, brakes, steering, suspension, lights and visible safety components during vehicle intake and pre-WOF checks.
• Support the WOF Inspector, Senior Mechanic and workshop team by identifying tyre, service and safety issues requiring attention.
• Attend local mobile and customer-site jobs, including tyre callouts, battery support, non-start checks and minor roadside assistance.
• Assist with basic parts removal and replacement, post-repair checks and general workshop duties.
• Use workshop tools, tyre equipment and basic diagnostic equipment safely and correctly.
• Discuss service requirements with customers and obtain approval before work starts.
• Prepare basic quotes for tyres, servicing and minor repair work.
• Keep accurate job notes, parts records and customer updates.
• Maintain stock of tyres, batteries and common service parts.
• Keep the workshop, tools, tyre equipment and mobile service vehicle clean, safe and organised.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and company policies.
• Escalate complex mechanical faults, WOF issues and major repairs to the Director, WOF Inspector or Mechanic.

What we’re looking for

     The ideal applicant will have:

• At least 3 years’ hands-on experience in automotive servicing, tyre fitting, roadside assistance or a similar mechanical role.
• Good practical knowledge of vehicle servicing, tyres, batteries and minor mechanical repairs.
• Confidence using workshop tools, tyre equipment and basic diagnostic equipment safely and correctly.
• Physical fitness and ability to safely carry out tyre changes, lifting, bending, roadside work and general workshop duties.
• A full, clean New Zealand driver licence and confidence driving to customer sites and roadside callouts.
• Good communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain basic service issues clearly to customers.
• Reliability, punctuality and the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and pride in completing safe, tidy and quality work.
• Willingness to follow workplace health and safety procedures and company policies at all times.
• A police check may be required due to the mobile and customer-facing nature of the role.

How to apply

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your application with a cover letter and a detailed CV outlining your relevant experience and skills.

All mandatory application questions must be completed. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.