Heavy Vehicle Technician - Palmerston North

Role Summary

Join our friendly Palmerston North team. Perform diagnostics, re-builds, service & repairs on Scania products-Heavy Vehicle quals & exp essential

Job Responsibilities

What we offer

Working for Scania is not just about the job. It is about you too. Our people are our strength.

• Our workshops are all Scania owned branches
• As an OEM, you have the opportunity to progress to different roles in other areas of the business
• The opportunity to work nose to tail with genuine Scania parts, the highest quality products
• Work on all aspects of repairs and maintenance, including engine re-builds and servicing
• Be part of a thriving branch with clean workshop and facilities
• Top of the line, maintained tooling

Life on the tools

The role will require you to compete tasks including but not limited to:

• Repair & maintenance, mechanical diagnostics and service of vehicles and equipment
• Complete engine, clutch, gear box and other component re-builds
• Promote and fostering a safe work environment

About you

• You will have a relevant Level 4 qualification (e.g. a level 4 Heavy Automotive Engineering qualification) or at least 5 years of experience at a comparable multi-national company
• You will need to take pride in quality workmanship and doing things right. Our quality standards and Scania values mean everything to us, they will mean everything to you, too.
• You will need to thrive on ensuring customer satisfaction through your work and how you support your team – happy customers’ means happy you!
• It would be highly desirable if you have a forklift licence or completed an apprenticeship (these are not mandatory requirements).

What we can offer you

• A dynamic and inclusive work culture - be part of a great team
• An environment that is supportive, friendly and fun
• Be part of the bigger picture - a company with a focus on digitalisation, autonomous vehicles, electrification and sustainability
• A company that is growing, with potential for career progression

Life at Scania

From small beginnings in Sweden over 120 years ago, we're excited to say that Scania today, is one of the world's most recognised and respected commercial vehicle brands.

Our focus is on sustainable transport solutions, and here at Scania New Zealand, we work together as a team to come up with solutions, tailor-made for our challenging New Zealand roads.

We offer a dynamic and fun work environment, with a friendly, family culture. Our people are innovative, determined, and share team spirit. They ask questions like 'why?' or 'what if?' and go beyond what's easy or expected. In return, we are strong on coaching and personal development, which allows people to grow within the company.

Now's a great time to come on board Scania NZ, as we pioneer an exciting new era in transportation, made for New Zealand.

As part of our usual recruitment process applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment testing, police checks and medical examination.

To apply

'Apply now' and submit your CV. If you want to join a dynamic company with strong values, if you want to be more than a number and have a real voice, join us and start an exciting career in an international company. 

As an equal opportunity employer, supporting workplace diversity, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, genders and cultural heritages.