Engineering Service Technician

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  • Engineering, mechanical, automotive, or similar experience
  • Competitive pay + company service vehicle + phone
  • Join a leading agricultural machinery team

Farmchief Machinery Ltd is offering an exciting opportunity to join our hard-working and supportive team as an Engineering Service Technician based in the Waikato region.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working with agricultural machinery. You will play a key role in supporting our customers by ensuring their equipment remains reliable, safe, and operational.

About the role

The primary responsibility of this position is to service, diagnose, and repair a wide range of agricultural machinery. You will work across electrical, electronic, and hydraulic systems, both in the workshop and out in the field.

Key duties include:
  • Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on agricultural machinery
  • Servicing and maintaining electrical, electronic, and hydraulic systems
  • Providing onsite service and technical support to customers
  • Working both independently and as part of a team
  • Maintaining accurate service records and communicating clearly with customers and colleagues
  • Continuously learning and adapting to new machinery and technologies

About you

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
  • Experience as an Engineering Service Technician or in a similar mechanical or engineering role
  • Trade qualification in engineering, mechanical, automotive, or related field (preferred but not essential)
  • Confidence working with electrics, electronics, and hydraulics
  • Strong problem-solving ability and adaptability
  • Willingness to learn and develop new skills
  • A positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Customer-focused and professional approach
  • Honesty, reliability, and integrity
  • Full, clean driver's licence

What we offer

Farmchief Machinery Ltd offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits, including:
  • Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience
  • Time and a half paid for hours worked beyond 50 hours per week
  • Company service vehicle for fieldwork
  • Tool allowance
  • Company cellphone or allowance
  • Structured on-call roster with generous compensation
  • Ongoing product training and development
  • Opportunities for career progression and upskilling
  • Team-focused culture with regular BBQs, social events, and work shouts
  • Team incentive bonuses
  • Generous Christmas gifts

About Farmchief Machinery Ltd

Farmchief Machinery Ltd is a family-owned and operated company with a proud history dating back to the 1940s, originally established as Murray Implement Co. Over the decades, we have grown into a trusted provider of agricultural machinery, service, and support across New Zealand, with branches in Invercargill, Gore, Christchurch, Palmerston North, and Waikato.

We pride ourselves on our strong team culture, commitment to quality, and dedication to supporting both our customers and our staff.

If you're looking to grow your skills and become part of a respected and supportive agricultural machinery company, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now to submit your application with an up to date CV.

Please Quote Reference Number 15542

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