Lead Heavy Automotive Diesel Mechanic Are you a Qualified Heavy Automotive Diesel Mechanic eager for an opportunity to apply your craft, with the ability to train and mentor staff?Kinetic is a global passenger transport Company across Australasia, the UK, Europe and Asia with bus and rail operations keeping people moving and cities and communities connected. Across New Zealand with over 4,500 staff, you'll find Kinetic bus operations delivering metro urban services in Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Tauranga, and?Wellington and through Go Bus, our regional bus brand, in urban, school and charter services across most of the rest of the country. Kinetic also operates the highly successful and prestigious Johnston's coach services and SkyBus airside transport services at Auckland International Airport.The Role:We are a leading go-ahead company operating a modern fleet of vehicles and have recently integrated electric vehicles into our portfolio.This role will be responsible and accountable for the completion of all mechanical automotive engineering tasks, whilst continuously demonstrating 'best practice'.As a part of the workshop team, you will be working at our Te Awamutu workshop/depot, and will have the opportunity to work on a variety of vehicles and benefit from ongoing external training from our vehicle manufactures. The predominate vehicle platforms include MAN, MITSUBISHI, ISUZU, FORD TRANSIT. We offer you the opportunity to become part of a great team and work in a varied role with; competitive remuneration, a supportive and family-based values work environment with the added security and stability of an essential service.Training and development will be available through our partnership with MITO where we will support you to achieve additional qualifications and pursue further skills with EV technology. Supervisory and leadership development is available for the right person, and as a multi-national company your future is only limited by your desire to reach for it.The successful candidate will: Hold a minimum NZQA Level 4 certified automotive technician qualification or equivalent.Have hands-on experience as a mechanic commensurate with the level of qualification achieved. Possess high standards and are able operate within a strict safety and compliance-based environment.Heavy traffic, licence (minimum class 2, class 4 preferred or willing to get one).A focus/passion for engineering excellence.Committed to being a team player.A strong customer service and quality focus.Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal.Be offered a minimum of 40 hour per week and be willing to participate in an on-call roster.Commensurate with the relevant skills and experience, a competitive hourly rate will be offered, plus additional allowances for tools.Experience in heavy and/or bus automotive engineering would be desirable. As we are a health and safety conscious employer, our pre-employment conditions include successfully passing a Drug and Alcohol test and Ministry of Justice check.Applicants for this position must be a New Zealand Citizen, have Permanent Residency or a current Work Visa with no restrictions.
