Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Waiouru

About the Company Lockheed Martin is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing stimulating and challenging opportunities to a global team of over 122,000 professionals. We value flexibility, ensuring our employees can excel both at work and in their personal lives. Our commitment to inclusion and continuous learning means that every voice is heard and valued. Our dedicated workforce focuses on delivering sustainment capabilities to the New Zealand Defence Force. About the Role In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the operational readiness of the New Zealand Defence Force's fleet of vehicles in Waiouru. Your primary responsibilities will include: - Ensuring peak performance and reliability of heavy diesel vehicles and plant equipment. - Conducting routine maintenance servicing and safety tasks, including oil changes, filter replacements, and fluid checks. - Fault finding, troubleshooting, and performing preventative maintenance to identify and address potential issues. Requirements We are seeking individuals who have a passion for the trade, a strong work ethic, and excellent teamwork skills. To succeed in this role, you will need: - An NZQA qualification in Heavy Road Transport or be in the process of obtaining this qualification. - A full class 1 and 2 license. - A proactive approach to equipment maintenance. - A positive attitude and a friendly demeanor. Benefits When you join Lockheed Martin New Zealand, you will have the opportunity to work on unique projects that you won’t find elsewhere. We are committed to fostering a positive work environment where every employee can learn and grow within our company. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, regardless of where you are in your career journey. You can expect a better work-life balance with flexible work arrangements and a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives. These include 12 days of sick leave per year from your hire date, subsidized healthcare and eye care, and free access to our onsite gym and pool. We also offer various leave options, including Purchase Leave to support you and your family, as well as additional benefits such as annual flu vaccinations and up to a 4% employer contribution to Kiwisaver. Special Requirements Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain a New Zealand Defence Security Clearance by meeting one of the following criteria: - A New Zealand citizen, or - A New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided in New Zealand for the past five years, or - A citizen of Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, or the United States who holds a current work permit for New Zealand. Additionally, you will be required to undergo pre-employment activities, including drug screening and vetting by New Zealand Police. We will review and progress applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply today!