Hydraulic Service Technician

We're looking for a skilled Hydraulic Technician to join our team in a purpose-built workshop in Gisborne.

AP Plant & Machinery is a New Zealand owned and operated family business delivering hydraulic, mechanical and engineering solutions to local and national customers. We’re a young energetic team, we love rolling our sleeves up and getting into it!

You'll be focused on hydraulic diagnostics and repair work on forestry, construction, agricultural, and marine equipment, with a mix of onsite and workshop-based repairs.

You'll need:

• Sound hydraulic diagnostic skills with proven hands-on experience in industrial or heavy equipment environments.
• A sound understanding of hydraulic principles and how that translates into real life situations.
• Experience in forestry, agricultural or marine equipment
• Experience in measuring hydraulic cylinder seals
• Experience in stripping and rebuilding
• Hydraulic cylinders
• Hydraulic Pumps
• Hydraulic Motors
• Hydraulic Valves
• A trade qualification in mechanical, heavy diesel or similar is preferred
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset and a willingness to go the extra mile for the client and your team.
• High level of customer service – able to build rapport and represent us professionally on-site
• Full NZ driver licence (HT and/or WTR endorsements an advantage)
• Current NZ work rights (citizen, resident or valid work visa)

What's in it for you

• Competitive pay
• Large, well-equipped, purpose-built workshop with quality tools and varied, interesting work
• Family-owned business with a great team culture and regular staff events
• Ongoing training and development to grow your hydraulic skillset

Why Gisborne?

Sun capital of New Zealand. Epic surf beaches, world-class fishing and hunting all close to town. Relaxed lifestyle, everything's nearby, and housing is still affordable. Perfect if you want a genuine work–life balance.

About AP Plant & Machinery

Check us out: www.appm.co.nz
How to apply

Send us your CV and a quick cover letter telling us about your background and work-rights status in NZ.