Diesel Mechanic

Description We have an opportunity for an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our Hawke's Bay workshop team.

Working alongside a skilled team of mechanics, you'll be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and servicing of a diverse fleet of heavy vehicles and civil construction equipment. This role offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to support projects that help keep Hawke's Bay moving.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance on heavy vehicles and plant equipment
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic faults
• Undertaking breakdown repairs and responding to callouts when required
• Completing maintenance records and service documentation accurately
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Working on a range of civil construction equipment including excavators, loaders, graders, rollers, trucks, and other heavy plant
• Supporting operational teams to minimise downtime and maximise equipment performance
• Conducting inspections and identifying potential issues before they impact operations
• Participating in an on-call roster as required
• Travelling across the Hawke's Bay region to support site-based equipment when needed

What You'll Bring To The Role

• Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical repair and maintenance of heavy vehicles and equipment
• Experience working on plant such as excavators, graders, loaders, rollers, trucks, and other civil construction equipment
• Level 4 Trade Qualification in Heavy Automotive Engineering or overseas equivalent
• Class 2-5 licence highly desirable
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to maintaining a safety-first culture
• Availability to participate in an on-call roster
• A positive attitude and willingness to be part of a high-performing team

Why Join Higgins?

• Grow and develop in a supportive team
• Brand new PPE gear tailored to your individual needs
• Range of career development training, including personalised development plans
• Range of employee benefits and retail discounts for you and your whānau to enjoy
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• Competitive hourly rate
• Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee
• Permanent, full-time employment with guaranteed hours

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you'll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you'll need to be fit for work!

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don't always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don't quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.