About us
Qube is Australia’s largest integrated provider of import and export logistics services with a market capitalisation of around $5 billion as at 30 June 2023. We operate in over 180 locations across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia with a workforce of more than 10,000 employees.
Our purpose is to help our customers, communities, industries, and people to Thrive through a relentless focus on our five priorities – Safety, Wellbeing, Planet, Opportunity and Performance.
About the role
Position: Diesel Mechanic
We have an opportunity for a Diesel Mechanic to join our busy team based at our Fraser Street depot in Timaru. This is a diverse and challenging role which involves carrying out repairs, services, and maintenance on our heavy machinery such as container handlers, trucks, and other vehicles.
Status: Fulltime
This is a full-time position with a guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week. Hours of work are 7.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday and 7.00am to 12.00pm Saturday.
Location: Fraser Street, Timaru
Duties:
The purpose of this role is to support Depot Management by ensuring the workshop and machinery fleet runs efficiently and effectively on a daily basis to maximise business continuity.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Complete vehicle/machinery repairs, services and maintenance in a timely and cost efficient and safe manner
- Conduct preventative maintenance, servicing and safety checks on all trucking, container handling and plant equipment within the fleet and in accordance with the appropriate schedules.
- Share knowledge and expertise with Apprentices, hoist and truck drivers on mechanical preventions.
About you:
- Experience with heavy machinery and hydraulics etc
- Ability to understand electrical and hydraulic diagrams (or have some understanding of electrics)
- A New Zealand National Certificate in Automotive Heavy Engineering Level 4 (or equivalent)
- A full clean New Zealand Drivers License
- Ability to work well within a team and under pressure
- Strong organisational and time management skills
Benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Free Southern Cross Health Insurance
- Monthly Tool Allowance
- Company vehicle and phone
- Working as part of a great team in a workplace where you are valued and rewarded for your hard work!
Qube recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from people of all genders, ages and backgrounds. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected on their unique strengths and characteristics.
If you want to invest in your future apply now and we will help you reach your full potential.
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit for two years or more and must pass a pre-employment drug test.
If you would like more information on the position or would like to speak to the People and Capability team, you can call us on 0800 SCS JOBS (0800 727 5627).
