We have an opportunity for a Junior or Apprentice Diesel Mechanic to join our Higgins workshop in Tauranga.As a Junior or Apprentice mechanic, your role will focus on the repair and maintenance of both heavy plant and trucks. You will be working alongside a team of experienced mechanics who work together to solve problems in a safe environment.Come join the Higgins team:Competitive hourly rateGrow and develop in a supportive team who treat each other like WhanauHard work is recognised - build a career and not just do a jobWork alongside an experienced Workshop Manager with a wealth of experienceAccess to Fletcher Building Benefits Programme, including:A market-leading parental leave policy to ensure employees are well supported throughout one of life's most significant events.FB employee share scheme, educational and welfare fundsA significant portfolio of retail benefits across major NZ businesses such as ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung.What you'll bring to the role:Experience in mechanical repair and maintenance of heavy vehicles and equipmentExperience working on plant e.g. diggers, graders, loaders, dozers, milling equipmentLevel 4 Trade qualification or similar is preferredClass 2 -5 license highly sought afterExcellent communication skills and high attention to detailCommitted to a safety-first cultureAvailability to work an on-call rosterHiggins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.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!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.
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