Diesel Mechanic

Careers Made Possible at Brian Perry Civil

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join a team that thrives on collaboration and bold thinking, delivering complex civil projects that shape communities and protect environments. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work leaves a lasting impact.

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled Diesel Mechanic to join our team, maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of heavy construction equipment from excavators and cranes to piling rigs and telehandlers. Based at our Drury workshop this is a hands-on role where your expertise directly supports safe and productive project delivery.

Typical hours are Monday-Friday 7.30am-4pm.

• Diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions, and electrical faults
• Carrying out scheduled servicing to manufacturer and company standards
• Completing pre-start and post-service inspections with accurate job card records
• Supporting plant compliance, certifications, and audits
• Working closely with operations teams to keep downtime to a minimum

What You’ll Bring

• A relevant trade qualification in Heavy Diesel or Automotive Engineering
• Proven experience on heavy civil or construction plant, cranes, piling rigs, or specialist civil plant
• Strong hydraulics, diesel, and electrical fault-finding skills
• Class 2 or above licence
• Welding and fabrication ability
• Ability to read service manuals and schematics
• You'll need strong communication skills — both verbal and written — to work safely and effectively across our teams and sites.

You'll be someone who takes pride in their work, can operate independently, and thrives in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. Occasional after-hours breakdown support and travel to project sites will be required.

About Us

Brian Perry Civil are specialists in ground engineering and civil construction, delivering some of the most complex and technically challenging projects. From foundations and marine works to three waters infrastructure, our work goes beyond construction - we’re shaping communities, protecting environments, and building a legacy of innovation.  We thrive on bold thinking, collaboration, and a commitment to safety and sustainability.

As part of VINCI Construction, a global leader in construction, we are guided by our vision – Build Better Together. We draw on the strength of an international network of more than 1,300 business units operating in over 100 countries, combining global expertise with the local decision making and relationships that enable successful delivery in New Zealand.

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.