Field Service Technician
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Hamilton, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Finding the cause of a machinery fault and explaining the repair to its operator are equally important in this Field Service Technician role in Hamilton, New Zealand. The full-time position involves tractors, harvesting equipment and specialised agricultural machinery, with servicing and breakdown repairs carried out at customer sites.
You will combine mechanical work with hydraulic, electrical and electronic diagnostics, test completed repairs and maintain clear service records. Field assignments require independence, with support from other technicians on complex problems. Sponsorship is available for eligible overseas applicants.
Your English CV should show the equipment you have repaired, diagnostic tools you have used and the qualification underpinning your work. Include examples of customer-facing field service. Explain your machinery experience with Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect agricultural equipment and investigate mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic faults through systematic diagnosis.
- Use specialist electronic and manufacturer-approved diagnostic tools to select appropriate repairs.
- Service modern tractors, harvesting equipment and specialised farm machinery, undertaking preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs.
- Attend customer breakdowns, repair equipment in the field and test machinery afterwards to confirm the fault is resolved.
- Use safe, efficient methods and maintain quality workmanship across each assignment.
- Record service work accurately in job reports, maintenance records and technical documentation.
- Explain findings and repair recommendations clearly, maintaining positive relationships with farmers, contractors and other machinery users.
- Manage field work with minimal supervision, collaborating with technicians and support staff on complex faults.
- Complete ongoing training in modern agricultural machinery systems and join the on-call and breakdown response roster when required.
Requirements & Eligibility
- A relevant qualification in Diesel Mechanics, Heavy Automotive Engineering or Heavy Machinery at NZQF Level 4 or higher, or an equivalent recognised overseas qualification.
- Proven hands-on experience with agricultural tractors or heavy machinery, including demonstrable diagnosis and repair of mechanical systems.
- Strong hydraulic, electrical and electronic fault-finding skills, with experience using or working with electronic diagnostic equipment.
- Understanding of modern agricultural equipment and electronically controlled machinery systems.
- Previous field service work is highly desirable; agricultural machinery dealership experience will be advantageous.
- Forage harvester experience is an advantage but not mandatory.
- Good customer service and communication skills, with confidence working independently in customer-facing field settings.
- Professional conduct and close attention to detail and workmanship, with a dependable approach to safety, documentation and service standards.
- Willingness to undertake ongoing technical training and ability to participate in an on-call service roster.
- Overseas applicants must be able to substantiate relevant qualifications and practical experience.
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