Mechanical Trades Assistant - Power Farming Canterbury

Power Farming
Selwyn District
Full time
1 day ago
Rolleston, New Zealand

Reference: 6798731


Ready to take your career to the next level?

We have a rare opportunity for an entry level Mechanical Trades Assistant role in one of the country's highest performing service departments. Super-charge your career in Agricultural and Construction diesel maintenance by learning from the best.

We can offer you:

  • Weekly Tool Allowance
  • Generous overtime opportunities
  • Long Service Leave and Company buying privileges.
  • Free access to confidential counselling and coaching through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Growth & Development - We have supportive environment for you to grow your career with us. With multiple career pathways within our nationwide network or National Support Office
  • Variety - You will be working with world class brands of machinery and equipment including Deutz Fahr, JCB, McHale, Kioti, Kverneland, Fliegl, and More!

About you:

You'll be responsible for assembly, repair and refurbishment of new and used tractors, agricultural machinery and construction equipment. You will need:

  • An automotive heavy engineering or diesel mechanic qualification
  • Excellence in diagnostics and have a sound understanding of electronics and hydraulics to dismantle and rebuild machine components.
  • A proven background in agricultural machinery or construction machinery
  • Good communication skills to liaise with people at all levels.
  • To understand and manage customer expectations.
  • A good level of physical fitness

About the role:

This is a permanent full-time role based at our Power Farming Canterbury branch which is located in Rolleston. You will report to the Service Manager and:

  • Renovate, refurbish and maintain all machinery and equipment products that are accepted for service
  • Provide support to the service department as required within their regular responsibilities.
  • Use computers to seek service and parts information and download information from on-board computers in heavy machinery
  • Dismantle and rebuild machine components to manufactures specifications
  • Ensure that all administration functions are completed on time and are correct
  • Co-operate with all other departments to meet production and workflow deadlines

Who are we:

Power Farming Canterbury is a locally owned business and part of Power Farming New Zealand's network which now extends into Australia and the USA. We are New Zealand's leading privately owned importer and distributor of tractors and agricultural equipment and have been in the business for over 75 years! Part of our success is our passion to grow our organisation and our people. Here at Power Farming: We thrive together! We work together! We find a better way! We deliver results and We start with the customer!

How to apply:

If you are ready to work for an organisation that keeps you growing! Then Apply online through our career website Power Farming Careers - Home

If you would like to know any more about this opportunity, please reach out to Brad Fisher on +64 27 507 1018

As we are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug, alcohol and health check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.



Applications Close: 20 Sep 2025
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