The Opportunity;
We are seeking a skilled Automotive Electrician to join our Swanson team.
As our Automotive Electrician, you will be responsible for undertaking electrical repairs and scheduled maintenance work on our fleet of vehicles to a high standard.
Working on a variety of heavy vehicle brands including Volvo, MAN, Scania, BCI and Mitsubishi.
This role reports into our Workshop Manager.
You will be undertaking electrical installation of accessories and ancillary equipment on a wide variety of coaches, buses and vehicles.
You will also be responsible for servicing and repairing.
It's a great time to get on board with us as we introduce more electric buses to our fleet!
About Us;
Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading passenger transport companies with a team of more than 2,000 people providing coach and charter services right across the country.
We partner with regional councils and schools to supply public transport services as well as offering a range of bus and coach hire services to businesses and the general public.
You would be joining us at an exciting time in Ritchies' history as we gear up to decarbonise our fleet and move to a more sustainable public transport model.
About You;
You're looking for a change, you want to work for a company that values your skills and work ethic and you're ready to make the move!
You take pride in your work; you're a team player and you don't hesitate to 'go the extra mile' to get tasks completed in a timely manner.
You follow instructions and do the right thing.
You're comfortable working by yourself and have a strong level of written and spoken English.
You're capable of servicing and doing repairs as well as detecting and diagnosing faults.
You know what the expectation is with Waka Kotahi and follow regulations.
You have an interest in working on buses!
Your Skills; NZQA L4 Automotive Electrical Engineering/ equivalent automotive workshop experienceCurrent New Zealand Drivers' License Class 1 (ideally up to C4)ReliableMechanically mindedEye for detailHealth and safety consciousPhysically capable of lifting up to 25kgsTech savvyEnthusiastic attitudeWhat you get; Supportive teamCareer progression opportunitiesFortnightly PayAll relevant PPE providedWant to learn more?
Just ask us.
We are an equal opportunities employer, that focuses heavily on Health and Safety.
As such, our pre-employment checks include drug testing, Ministry of Justice checks and reference checking.
Candidates for this position must have the right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.
To be considered for this role, please apply through the link below with a cover letter and copy of your most recent CV.
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