We are seeking a qualified mechanic or suitably experienced person to join our skilled team! Parker VineQuip Ltd is a mechanical repair and service company based in sunny wine producing area of Marlborough. We specialize in the service and repair of all types of mobile vineyard machinery and strive to provide excellent workmanship and custom solutions for our valued customers. We have a strong interest in new vineyard machinery technologies and systems. We take pride in our workmanship and enjoy helping our customers run reliable and efficient machinery operations. We carry out all aspects of machinery maintenance and repairs in house. We provide mechanical, auto electrical, hydraulic, engineering repairs and fabrication services as required for our clients. We are seeking a qualified mechanic (diesel or automotive trade) who has an interest or experience in the machinery which supports the thriving Viticulture industry. We will provide: - A positive and supportive learning environment where your development is a priority - Challenging and varied on job tasks - Very competitive renumeration - Well equiped, modern service vehicle - Essentials health care plan - Cell phone - Tool allowance - On job training and development The successful applicant will: - Have a positive attitude and outlook. - Have a solid work ethic and a can-do approach to the task at hand. - Be honest, reliable and well organized - Have an open mind to new viticulture technologies - Interact well with customers and other employees. - Be able to work unsupervised and be self motivated. - Trade qualification or an appetite for learning In this role You will be based from our central Blenheim workshop and will play a key part in the ongoing service, maintenance and support of a wide range of mobile machinery. This will include, but is not limited to – Grape harvesters, tractors, various tractor and harvester mounted implements such as vine trimmers, leaf pluckers, mowers, mulchers, vine sweepers, ground-engaging equipment, vine strippers and barrel pruners. We are the New Zealand distributer and installer for AWG Infield grape sorting systems, we also install and provide technical support for GoTrack automation products. Part of this role will be assisting with the installation and support of these interesting products. Viticulture industry experience isn't a necessity for this role. Previous trade skills and a willingness to learn is all you need. This is a full-time position 5 days a week, with some extended and flexible hours over the busy Marlborough grape harvest period of Mid march to mid April. Remuneration will be negotiable based on experience with a highly competitive hourly rate achievable for the right candidate. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Please contact Eddie via email on or phone
