Field Service Technician
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Wellington, New Zealand · Full-Time · $38/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Service and repair elevated work platforms in Wellington, dividing time between the workshop and customer sites. The permanent full-time technician role covers scissor lifts, boom lifts and cherry pickers. It needs direct access equipment experience and confidence diagnosing machinery, maintaining records and providing technical support.
Sponsorship is available for suitably qualified overseas candidates with verified experience.
An English CV should distinguish your Access/EWP experience from broader machinery work and show your relevant trade qualification. prepare an elevated work platform field service CV with examples of mechanical fault-finding, inspection and repair that demonstrate how you keep equipment safe and ready for operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose mechanical faults and repair Access/EWP machines including scissor lifts, boom lifts and cherry pickers.
- Complete planned servicing and preventative maintenance in the workshop and on customer sites.
- Inspect equipment, identify mechanical problems and recommend suitable repairs.
- Provide technical contact for customers and internal staff and accurately document services, inspections and repairs.
- Ensure equipment meets operational and safety requirements and work across machine types, workshop and field assignments.
- Deal courteously with customers and colleagues and continue learning the equipment range.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Trade qualification in Heavy Diesel, Mechanical Engineering, Machinery or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years' experience diagnosing, repairing and maintaining machinery, including At least 2 years' direct Access/EWP experience.
- Demonstrable hands-on petrol and diesel machinery experience and strong mechanical diagnostics and fault-finding, supported by qualification and employment documents.
- A full, valid driver's licence and basic computer skills.
- Strong customer service and communication, comfortable working independently in field service.
- Real commitment to workplace safety and professional standards; eligible to work in New Zealand or able to qualify for an appropriate work visa.
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