Company :

• Competitive hourly rate + overtime + lots of other staff benefits

• Options for flexible hours / work arrangements

• Ongoing training and career development
   

Love getting stuck into engines, driveline or hydraulics and seeing a job through from start to finish? Join our Component Rebuild Centre (CRC) and work with quality gear in a world‑class facility.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Heavy Diesel Technician with a background in plant and equipment or component rebuilds to join our growing team.

What you’ll be doing

In this specialised role, you’ll be part of our engines, driveline or hydraulics teams, where you’ll:

• Strip down, inspect and rebuild components from premium equipment

• Use our modern testing facilities to ensure every rebuild meets a high standard

• Work mainly on equipment from the mining and construction industries

• Take ownership of health and safety, job paperwork and admin

• Share ideas to improve how we work and keep raising the bar

You’ll be based in our state‑of‑the‑art rebuild facility in Hornby, fully kitted out with the tools you need and backed by a supportive, knowledgeable team who genuinely want to see you grow.

What’s in it for you

• Highly competitive hourly rate: $36.33 - $46.48 dependant on skillset and experience

• Plenty of paid overtime

• $2,000 pa tool allowance

• Flexible hours and work arrangements available

• Industry‑leading training, including Technician Development & Master Technician programmes
• Secondment opportunities to Antarctica, NZ mines, Australia and Pacific Island Cat dealers
• Discount fuel card (yes, the family can use it too)
• Subsidised medical insurance
• $‑for‑$ superannuation contributions up to 6.5%
• PPE and uniforms provided
• An awesome team and an active social club

About us

Terra Cat has 18 facilities nationwide, from Whangarei to Invercargill, offering the full Caterpillar range of machines, engines and technology solutions. We’re proud of the quality work we deliver and the people behind it.

Find out more about us at www.terracat.co.nz

Keen? Hit Apply Now to submit your application.

Got questions? Call our Talent team on 0800 CAT JOB (0800 228 562).