Heavy Diesel Mechanic

11/25/2025

The Heavy Diesel Mechanic will perform proactive and active maintenance on a variety of heavy vehicle brands, including COF inspections and day-to-day maintenance and repairs. The role involves servicing and diagnosing faults in both diesel and petrol motors.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Ritchies is one of New Zealand’s most successful urban and charter transport operators – a proven and dependable service provider with a strong performance history. Established in 1935 in the small South Island town of Temuka, Ritchies has grown to become the second-largest passenger transport company in New Zealand, with a fleet of more than 1,700 vehicles and over 2,200 employees.

About the Role

The Opportunity; We’re looking for an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our Swanson crew on a permanent basis! Working on a variety of heavy vehicle brands including Volvo, MAN, Scania, BCI and Mitsubishi. This role is a variety of proactive and active maintenance. Involving COF inspections and day-to-day maintenance and repairs on both diesel and petrol motors. As well as other fleet vehicles as appropriate. 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 Heavy Automotive Qualification/ equivalent automotive workshop experience • Current New Zealand Drivers’ License Class 1 (ideally up to C4) • Reliable • Mechanically minded • Eye for detail • Health and safety conscious • Physically capable of lifting up to 25kgs • Tech savvy • Enthusiastic attitude What you get; • Supportive team • Career progression opportunities • Fortnightly Pay • All relevant PPE provided • Flexible hours (with consultation) Want 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.

Key Skills

Heavy Automotive QualificationCurrent New Zealand Drivers’ LicenseReliableMechanically MindedEye For DetailHealth And Safety ConsciousPhysically CapableTech SavvyEnthusiastic Attitude