Service Technician, Hamilton
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Stellar Recruitment
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Service Technician

  • Posted Today
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  • Full Time

Hamilton

Job Description

Join our growing Hamilton team as a Service Technician, enjoying a mix of field and workshop work on forklifts and heavy equipment.

  • Mix of Field & Workshop Work | Tool Allowance | Overtime Available
  • Hamilton-Based Role | Stable Long-Term Opportunity | 40 Hours Guaranteed
  • Modern Equipment | Ongoing Training & Development | Company Vehicle Provided

About the job opportunity


Join a close-knit and supportive team that values delivering quality service to its customers, working collaboratively, and looking after its people. With a steady pipeline of work and a commitment to ongoing development, you'll be joining a business that offers stability, job security, and long-term career opportunities.


As a Service Technician, you'll enjoy a varied role split between the workshop and the field, servicing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a range of modern forklifts and heavy equipment. No two days are the same, and you'll have the support of an experienced team, access to ongoing training, and opportunities to further develop your skills as the business continues to grow.


Key Responsibilities

  • Service, diagnose, & repairs forklifts & heavy equipment both in the workshop & in the field.
  • Carry out scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, and equipment inspections.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, & electrical faults
  • Respond to breakdowns and provide timely support to customers across the Waikato region
  • Complete job cards, service reports, and maintenance documentation accurately.
  • Work independently in the field and collaborate with the wider team when required
  • Build and maintain relationships with customers in the region
  • Ensure all servicing and repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate of up to $46 P/H depending on experience
  • 40 hours guaranteed each week, with opportunities for overtime
  • Company vehicle provided for work use
  • Tool allowance
  • Mix of workshop and field work
  • Work on a range of modern forklifts & heavy equipment
  • Ongoing training & development to support your career growth
  • Join a supportive & experienced team
  • Long-term opportunity with a stable and growing Waikato business


About you

  • Trade qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic, Automotive Technician, or Auto Electrician
  • Experience working on forklifts, heavy equipment, trucks, agricultural machinery, or similar equipment
  • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills with the ability to work through problems independently
  • Confident carrying out servicing, maintenance, repairs, and breakdown work
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and able to manage your time effectively
  • Strong communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with customers

How to apply:


Click APPLY or contact

ella.f@stellarrecruitment.co.nz

#SCR-ella-forrester

Desired Hard Skills

  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Electrical Fault-Finding
  • Heavy Equipment Repair
  • Mechanical Diagnostics
  • Preventative Maintenance

Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Reliable
  • Self-Motivated

Additional Compensation

  • Overtime Pay

Benefits & Perks

  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🚗 Company Car
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary

Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

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