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Job Details

mechanic and wof inspector

Location:

Auckland

Job Type:

Contract

Closing By:

11 October 2026

Description

Richardson Motors in Mount Albert, Auckland, is seeking an experienced automotive mechanic or contractor to join their busy workshop from January 2027. This contractor position requires a highly skilled professional with a minimum of eight years of automotive repair experience, strong mechanical diagnostic capabilities, and excellent fault-finding and scanning skills. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, possess a deep talent for diagnosing problems and efficiently carrying out repairs rather than simply replacing parts, and have prior New Zealand automotive workshop experience. Interested technicians are invited to contact Richardson Motors at 947 New North Road with their details regarding experience, skills and availability.

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Richardson Motors

947 New North Road, Mount Albert, Auckland, 1025, New Zealand
Repairer
09 8465899
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