Careers

Small Motor Mechanic/Technician – Hamilton

Action Equipment has an opportunity for an experienced outdoor power equipment technician to join our busy Hamilton workshop.

This role will include working within all areas of outdoor power products. There is also opportunity to branch into battery products and robotics.

We can offer:

• Excellent hourly rate and recognition for individual skill set
• Varied and interesting work on industry leading products
• Friendly and professional environment, with a great team, backed by multi-branch company
• Further training
• Assistance with relocation considered

You should have:

• Experience in small engines, including chainsaws, trimmers, lawnmowers, ride-on mowers, pumps etc.
• Good diagnostic skills, both mechanical and electronic
• Ability to work unsupervised as part of a team
• Full driving licence
• Professional attitude

This position may also suit someone with automotive experience.

Applicants must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

To apply

Please forward your CV and covering letter by email to info@actionequipment.co.nz, quoting vacancy H2506-01.

Robotic Mowing Technician – Hamilton

As the Waikato’s leading Automower specialist, and due to continuing growth, we’re looking for a robotic mowing installation and service technician based out of our busy Hamilton workshop.

This role is focused on working with Husqvarna Automowers. Installations and servicing customer sites across the Waikato, and in our workshop.

What we offer

• Working with class-leading brands
• Top hourly rate and recognition for individual skill set
• Varied and interesting work on premium product
• Friendly and professional environment, backed by multi-branch company
• Opportunity to advance your career to team leadership and workshop control
• Ongoing training and skill development
• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate

What we’re looking for

• Experience with robotics in general, and preferably robotic lawnmowing in particular is an advantage but not essential
• Experience in small engines, including chainsaws, trimmers, lawnmowers, ride-on mowers, pumps etc. would also be an advantage
• Good diagnostic skills, both mechanical and electronic
• Ability to work unsupervised as part of a team
• Full NZ driver’s licence
• A professional attitude and strong work ethic

This position may also suit someone with automotive experience.

Applicants must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

To apply

Please forward your CV and covering letter by email to info@actionequipment.co.nz, quoting vacancy H2505-02.

ATV/Workshop Technician – Hamilton

Are you an experienced technician with a passion for ATVs and side-by-side offroad vehicles? Join a well-established, industry-leading company where your skills will be valued, and where your career can grow.

About the role

Our Hamilton workshop is seeking a qualified or experienced technician to service and maintain ATVs and side-by-side vehicles. Experience with leading brands is a strong advantage, but we will also consider applicants with a broader background in automotive or small engine mechanics.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their workmanship and pays attention to the details – a true professional who wants to be part of a great team.

What we offer

• Excellent workshop facilities
• Competitive hourly rate, with pay reflecting your skills and experience
• A variety of challenging and rewarding work on premium machinery
• A supportive, professional, and friendly work environment within a multi-branch company
• Career development opportunities including team leadership and workshop control roles
• Ongoing training and skill development
• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience with ATVs and side-by-side offroad vehicles
• Background in small engine repair (chainsaws, trimmers, lawnmowers, ride-ons) is an advantage
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
• Capable of working independently as well as part of a team
• Full NZ driver’s licence
• A professional attitude and strong work ethic

This role may also be a great fit for someone with a general automotive background who is looking to move into the offroad and outdoor power equipment sector.

Applicants must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

To apply

Please forward your CV and covering letter by email to info@actionequipment.co.nz, quoting vacancy H2505-01.

Workshop Manager – Hamilton

Action Equipment’s Hamilton branch has an upcoming opportunity for a suitably experienced candidate to manage our busy service department. You will be working with a variety of products, with a small team, in the outdoor power equipment and motorcycle industries. We are taking expressions of interest for this role that we expect to fill in the new year.

• Good facilities and equipment with an industry-leading company
• Top hourly rate and recognition for skill set
• Varied and interesting work with premium products
• Friendly and professional environment, with a great team, backed by multi-branch company
• Further technical training
• Assistance with relocation considered

• Good people skills
• Good quality assurance testing skills
• Ability to work unsupervised as a team leader
• Experience managing the workloads of a small team of technicians to make best use of their time
• Experience in servicing small engines, including chainsaws, trimmers, lawnmowers, ride-on mowers, etc. would be an advantage
• Experience in servicing ATV and side-by-side offroad vehicles would also be an advantage
• Full driving licence
• Professional attitude
• An excellent phone manner

This position may also suit someone with automotive/mechanical experience wanting to move into a management role.

If you’re looking to move up, please contact us today. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Please forward your CV and covering letter by email to info@actionequipment.co.nz, quoting vacancy H2411-01.