Cochranes is a premier agricultural machinery dealership with five branches across Canterbury, North Otago and Marlborough. We have recently celebrated 75 years of family ownership, offering our customers quality brands along with the best sales, parts and service available.
ABOUT THE BRANCH
The Amberley branch is conveniently located near the centre of the township, just 30 minutes north of Christchurch. Cochranes Amberley has a strong customer base throughout the North Canterbury region and offers a wide range of machinery for sale and service. Our new showroom and workshop facilities enable employees at the Amberley Branch to benefit from top-notch Case IH and New Holland product training and development tools along with modern amenities.
ABOUT THE POSITION
We are excited to announce a great opportunity for someone with a Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate and a passion for the agricultural industry to play a key role in the service department at our Amberley Branch as a Field Service Technician.
Career progression is available for those applicants ready to specialise in certain areas of our product range with this role which includes working on Case IH and New Holland Flagship machinery and harvesting equipment.
Being a family-owned company, we look to support all our staff and work to keep our teams career’s heading in the right direction. As a company we pride ourselves in supporting our employee’s to achieve personal and company goals.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
* Fully qualified Agricultural Heavy Diesel Technician with experience in the maintenance and repair of:
*Tractors
*Combines
*Foragers
*Equivalent agricultural machinery
* Fully qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanics from other industries (e.g. construction or road transport) will also be considered, provided they have significant experience in the agricultural sector and with agricultural machinery.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers in the farming community.
* Confident mechanical abilities and a strong technical skill set.
* Strong work ethic with a proactive and organised approach to all work and administrative tasks.
* Full Driver’s Licence.
* A good sense of humour and positive, can-do attitude are essential.