Diesel Mechanic - Heavy Industry (Maintenance & Trades)

Full Time

  Pukepine Sawmills (http://www.pukepine.co.nz/)

  Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Pukepine Sawmills / Purepine Mouldings Limited is an expanding, progressive and quality conscious family-owned timber manufacturing business, and a leading NZ manufacturer of quality solid and finger jointed timber products, employing 180 staff and located in the sunny Bay of Plenty town of Te Puke - close to beaches, lakes, forests and the cities of Tauranga and Rotorua.

We are looking for a Diesel Mechanic skilled in heavy diesel mechanical work, to join our engineering / mechanical maintenance team in a fully equipped workshop in our sawmilling / timber processing operation.

The ideal applicant will be:

  • Experienced in the maintenance of forklifts, loaders and trucks and be prepared to take responsibility for mechanical maintenance
  • Highly motivated, flexible and love a challenge
  • Be a team player with good communication skills in English and who relates well to other staff
  • Be quality and health & safety conscious
  • Have a proven track record in regard to attendance and work ethic.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

In line with the company's objectives of providing a drug-free site, the successful applicant will agree to participate in the company's drug testing programme.