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Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Tauranga Port

  • Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Full time
  • Opening on: Jul 15 2026
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What's on offer: 
  • Up to $46 per hour for the right candidate
  • All tooling and PPE gear provided
  • Free health insurance plus other great staff benefits
  • We are an essential industry, there is always work available
  • Mon-Fri role with overtime available
About the Role
 
We’re seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair a wide range of heavy off‑road machinery, including loaders, material handlers, terminal tractors and forklifts. As a 24/7 operation, we rely on our mechanical team to keep our stevedoring and logistics equipment running around the clock.
 
Location: Tauranga
 
Status: Up to $46.00 p/h Full-time, Mon-Fri working 7am to 4pm
 
Specific Responsibilities:
  • Replacing / repairing machinery components
  • Servicing machinery
  • Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults in a variety of heavy loaders, excavators, forklifts & trucks
  • Repairs to attachments, grapples & log heads
Who we're after:
  • NZQA Automotive Heavy Engineering Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) required
  • Proven experience working on heavy vehicles and machinery
  • Solid understanding of hydraulic systems
  • Able to work independently and as part of a small team
  • Bring a positive, can-do attitude to the role
About us
 
Qube Ports NZ is a nationwide service provider offering a comprehensive range of cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing services, and IT solutions. Our pursuit of excellence empowers New Zealand exporters to compete effectively in global markets.
 
You must pass a pre-employment medical and drug test and be eligible to work in New Zealand. You will also need to pass a pre-employment ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check.
 
Applications close on 2nd August. We will be reviewing candidates as they come in, so be sure to submit your application quickly.

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