Diesel / Marine Technician Luxury vessels Westhaven / Pine Harbour locations

Our client is New Zealand’s largest Volvo Penta dealer, servicing and maintaining some of the country’s most impressive recreational and commercial vessels across Auckland’s waterfront.

This role offers a mix of workshop and on water work, modern equipment, ongoing training and the chance to build a highly specialised career within the marine industry alongside a professional and experienced team.

And yes, when you fix it, you often get to test it too!

What’s on offer:

• $35-$40/hr (to start)

• Company vehicle

• Parking provided

• Westhaven & Pine Harbour waterfront locations

• Ongoing Volvo Penta product training

• Stable long-term opportunity with a premium brand

• Variety of work across high-end vessels and marine systems

• Supportive, experienced team environment

Dual Trade Opportunity

A major advantage of this role is the opportunity for qualified diesel mechanics to transition into the marine industry and complete a recognised Marine apprenticeship pathway supported by the business.

With existing trade experience, crossover mechanics can typically achieve dual trade status in approximately 2.5 years rather than the standard 5.5 year apprenticeship timeframe.

This creates a highly specialised and globally transferable skillset, opening future opportunities within the international marine industry while maintaining strong long-term earning potential comparable to and often exceeding traditional heavy diesel workshop environments.

The work includes:

• Diagnostics, servicing and repairs on diesel marine engines

• Fault-finding and troubleshooting

• Engine rebuilds and commissioning

• Hydraulic and mechanical repairs

• Generator and fire system inspections

• Installing new parts and equipment

• Diagnostic reporting and maintenance documentation

• Electrical and electronic diagnostics (advantageous)

About you:

• Qualified diesel mechanic or marine technician

• Experience with Volvo, truck, bus or marine engines advantageous

• Strong mechanical fault-finding ability

• Good practical problem-solving skills

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

• Hydraulics and basic DC electrical experience beneficial

• Minimum 3 years relevant industry experience

This role would suit someone wanting to step away from standard fleet workshop work and into a more specialised, premium environment with genuine variety, long-term career development and the opportunity to become dual trade qualified within a niche global industry.

Apply now or contact Michelle for a confidential discussion (details available in advert header).

Please note applicants must currently reside in New Zealand and hold valid working rights.

Applications will only be accepted by those residing and eligible to work in New Zealand.