Milburn Lime Ltd Otago New Zealand is hiring Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Milbum Lime Ltd is situated 40 minutes south of Dunedin. It is a long-established, privately owned lime quarry operation. For more than 40 years Milburn Lime has been committed to quality products to our customers. Service, Quality & Results “Milburn Lime Everytime”

Heavy Diesel Mechanic Job Vacancy at Milburn Lime Ltd Otago New Zealand

We are seeking a Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Post Name: Heavy Diesel Mechanic

We are strict on health & safety and quality control in our lime operation. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. It is committed to the highest standards of technical, environmental, and social performance.

Values: Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, Teamwork

It is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply online now.

Applications close 30 October 2023.

Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Job Description:
Safely and efficiently undertake the maintenance, repairs and servicing of all quarry machinery and ancillary plant / equipment under control as directed by the Quarry Manager. At all times, display a high degree of professionalism and quality workmanship to ensure that cost effective maintenance and repairs are delivered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Repairs, maintenance and daily inspection of the quarrying fleet and other plant and equipment in the field.
• Attending and repairing breakdowns of the quarrying fleet and ancillary plant
• General repairs and maintenance on all quarrying, ancillary and support plant
• Daily servicing (refueling and lubrication) of mining and ancillary plant when required.
• Basic repairs to electrical systems on the quarrying fleet and ancillary plant
• Planned replacements of machinery components and component repair/rebuilds.
• Record & report usage of all components, parts, G.E.T and other resources on work-order job cards.

Qualifications:

• National Certificate in Automotive Heavy Engineering -Plant and Equipment Level 4 or 5 or equivalent (preferred) or other relevant industry Trade qualifications.
• First Aid, Forklift, Overhead Crane, rigging and slinging, Work at Height etc. to relevant NZ standards advantageous but not essential.
• Full, clean and current drivers licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is essential.
• Experience in repairs, maintenance and field service of heavy quarrying machinery on large mining excavators, trucks, drills rigs, graders, dozers and other ancillary equipment, must have well-rounded diagnostic and problem solving skills with the ability to quickly identify and repair faults to a high standard.

Additional Information:

• Lifestyle Roster – 5 days on, 2 days off (Days & Nights if required)
• Future training in the Mining Industry may be available for the right applicant
• The successful applicant will be well rewarded with a competitive salary.

Please email your CV to milburnlime@outlook.com