WANT TO GROW YOUR CAREER IN TRANSPORT?
THERE’S NO BETTER PLACE TO BE.

Sime Darby Motors NZ delivers market-leading truck, trailer, crane, and materials handling brands, backed by a national aftersales network – and we need you! We’re looking for diesel and service technicians to join three of our skilled technical teams.

CAREERS THAT GO LONG

We offer much more than the average workshop.

Sime Darby Motors NZ has a professional Health & Safety team focused on getting everyone home in one piece every night. We’ve got a national training team to help you add to your skills. And with ten leading transport brands in our group, there’s job security and places to go if you’re looking for new challenges.

Apply for a job with our Truckstops, Hyster, or UD Trucks teams today and you’ll be taking a step towards a career that can go the distance.

Roles Available

Diesel Technicians

Nationwide NZ

Join our team and play a critical role in New Zealand’s supply chain, providing maximum up-time to some of the biggest names in transport. We’re looking for motivated heavy diesel technicians to work on the cutting-edge technology delivered by global brands like Volvo, Mack, Hino, and UD. As part of our team, you’ll get the chance to constantly upskill, putting you at the front of the queue to learn about EV and hydrogen cell technology as it emerges – and when you train, we pay.

With supportive managers, the latest training, OEM tooling, and a wider group like Sime Darby Motors NZ behind you, you’ll be free to take your career in any direction you choose.

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Service Technicians

Nationwide NZ

Join the Hyster NZ team and play a critical role in New Zealand’s materials handling industry, providing maximum up-time to some of the biggest names in the sector. We’re looking for skilled diesel technicians and auto-electricians to work on cutting-edge technology from a leading materials handling brand. As part of our team, you’ll get the chance to constantly upskill through technical training which will put you at the front of the queue to learn about electric and internal combustion forklifts and warehouse products – from a small 1.5-ton pallet jack up to a 50-ton container handler.

With supportive managers, the latest training, OEM tooling, and a wider group like Sime Darby Motors NZ behind you, you’ll be in the best position to take your career where you want to go.

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Diesel Technicians

Nationwide NZ

We’re looking for technically skilled problem-solvers who are passionate about premium truck brands like Volvo and UD. If you have a curious mindset and get a kick out of evolving technology – we want you. We offer access to OEM tooling and dealer-specific training from global brands – and a front-seat view on the future of transport. Join us and you’ll get your hands on hybrid, EV, and hydrogen cell technology as soon as it hits the market. As part of New Zealand’s largest automotive group, we offer on-going product, business, and life skills training – and when you train, we pay.

So, if you want to work in a high performing team with room to grow, this role could be exactly what you’re looking for

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Behind The Scenes

Don’t just take our word for it. Watch the videos below and find out why our diesel technicians love working for Sime Darby Motors NZ.

Teamwork At UD

Kyle talks about life as a diesel technician with Alliance Truck & Bus – working on high-tech market leading trucks, with a close team around him.

Life At Truckstops

Find out why diesel technician, Derek, feels right at home working with the Truckstops team.

Working With Hyster

Gerald talks about working on market-leading materials handling technology with the Hyster team. He’s moved up from technician to lead hand in just over two years – and knows that Sime Darby Motors NZ offers careers that go the distance.

Train & Grow At UD Trucks

Joseph talks about his experience as a technician at UD Trucks – a team that’s provided him with support and training through a mechanical apprenticeship, electrical apprenticeship and now a first line management course.

Big Group, Small Team

From job security, values, and training to working together closely on the workshop floor, the Truckstops team tells us why they like knowing their business is part of the larger Sime Darby Motors NZ group.

Staying Safe At Hyster

Shehan tells us about Hyster’s values – and getting home safely each day.

Our Locations

With 1,200 people working across 80 locations in New Zealand, we make up a large and diverse group. Our Truckstops and Hyster teams operate from workshops across the country from Whangārei to Invercargill.

Benefit

Career Growth

With a wide network of branches, there’s room for progression in our business. If you want to grow your career, we’ll work to help you get where you want to go.

Training

Our in-house training team provides the structure and support to build your technical, business, and life skills. We invest in the development of our employees, so when you train, we pay.

Privileges

You’ll have access to Sime Darby Privileges, an employee benefits programme designed to save you money, time, and effort with discounted shopping, fuel, in-store discounts and more…

Leave

We offer the usual annual leave plus additional allowances for long service, birthday, community service and study leave. And you have the option to cash up one week of your four-week standard leave.

Health

All staff are eligible to join the Sime Darby Southern Cross Group scheme, offering discounted premiums. We also provide free eye, spinal, and hearing tests plus an annual flu vaccination every year.

Social

We value teamwork and connection. Our businesses run a range of social club activities, touch tournament, and a Christmas party so that you can enjoy social time with your work mates and families.