Engineering Service Technician

Farmchief Machinery Ltd is seeking an Engineering Service Technician to join our Waikato team. This is a hands-on role with a strong emphasis on fabrication, welding, and structural repairs, while also servicing and maintaining agricultural machinery for customers across the region.

About Farmchief Machinery

Farmchief Machinery Ltd is a proudly family-owned business with a heritage dating back to the 1940s. This family-owned business has grown into one of New Zealand's trusted agricultural machinery specialists, with branches in Invercargill, Gore, Christchurch, Palmerston North, and Waikato.

Their reputation has been built on quality workmanship, exceptional customer service, and a commitment to supporting both their customers and their people. When you join Farmchief, you'll become part of a close-knit team that values hard work, continuous learning, and looking after one another.

About the Role

You'll be responsible for keeping agricultural machinery operating at its best through quality fabrication, repairs, servicing, and maintenance. Working predominantly in the workshop, you'll use your technical expertise to deliver practical solutions that keep our customers moving.

Key responsibilities include:

• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on agricultural machinery
• Fabricating, modifying, and rebuilding machinery components
• Performing structural welding and custom fabrication work
• Servicing and maintaining hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Providing onsite service and technical support to customers
• Maintaining accurate service documentation
• Working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Continuing to develop your skills as new machinery and technologies are introduced

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in producing high-quality results, and has strong fabrication and welding capability.

• Proven fabrication and welding experience (essential)
• Experience in an engineering, mechanical, automotive, or service technician role
• A trade qualification in engineering, fabrication, mechanical, or automotive (preferred but not essential)
• Strong skills in measuring, cutting, reading drawings, and fabricating components
• Experience working with hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• A positive attitude with a strong work ethic
• A professional, customer-focused approach
• Honesty, reliability, and integrity
• A full, clean driver's licence

What's in it for You?

Farmchief offers a competitive remuneration package, overtime incentives, tool allowance, and phone support. You'll receive ongoing product training, career development opportunities, team bonuses, and the chance to be part of a supportive, family-oriented workplace with regular social events and team celebrations.

While we enjoy a positive, fun workplace culture, we also take pride in working hard and delivering outstanding service to our customers.

Apply now

If you're practical, enjoy working with your hands, and take pride in delivering quality workmanship, we'd love to hear from you!