Job Description

Company :

Terra Industrial New Zealand Limited

If you’re a heavy diesel technician wanting better systems, stronger support, and more interesting equipment, this role offers a genuine step up — whether you’re already in field service or looking to transition into it.

At Terra Cat, you’ll work on Caterpillar equipment across construction, marine and forestry industries, backed by an experienced leadership team and a workshop that supports quality work.

The role

Starting from the branch each day you will travel across the Auckland region (the harbour bridge to the Bombay’s) working on customer sites to:

• Fault find, undertake diagnostics and troubleshoot problems

• Repair, service, maintain and rebuild equipment

• Plan and manage your daily workload efficiently

• Completing job documentation and reports

You’ll be supported by a highly experienced Leading Hand and Service Manager, plus a knowledgeable, down‑to‑earth team who back each other.

Why technicians choose this role

• Work on world‑class Caterpillar equipment, from all industries we support

• Strong technical support — you’re not left on your own

• Real development instead of career stagnation

• Pride in doing the job properly, with the right tools and time

• Stable Monday–Friday structure with overtime available

What we offer

• A very competitive hourly rate

• Paid overtime after 8 hours / daily

• Technician Development and Master Technician programme

• $2000 pa tool allowance

• $ for $ superan contribution to 6.5%

• Flexible work arrangements negotiable

• A great team with a huge depth of experience

• Secondments to Antarctica, the NZ mines and Australian and Pacific Island Cat dealers

• Subsidised medical insurance

• Discount fuel card for family use

• Access to EAP, annual wellness checks and flu vaccinations

• PPE and uniform

What we’re looking for

You may be:

• A qualified and experienced plant & equipment technician ready for field service, or

• A heavy diesel technician from agriculture, road transport, or materials handling looking to move into a new sector

You’ll be:

• Technically competent and safety‑focused

• Self‑motivated and organised

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Who we are

Terra Cat is New Zealand’s Caterpillar dealer, with 18 facilities nationwide supporting some of the country’s most critical industries.

Learn more: https://www.terracat.co.nz/

Apply

Apply now — applications are reviewed as they’re received and may close early.

For a confidential chat, contact the Talent team on 0800 CAT JOB (0800 228 562).