Mechanic

Join Tourism Holdings Limited (thl)
Tourism Holdings Limited (thl) is New Zealand's top tourism company and the world's largest provider of recreational vehicles. Joining thl gives you the chance to jumpstart your career in NZ's vibrant tourism industry. Our brands include maui, Apollo, Britz, Cheapa Camper, Hippie, Mighty rentals, and more. We also design motorhomes through Action Manufacturing and create digital products via thl Digital.

Collectively we represent over 15 RV brands, each with strong brand equity and local heritage in the markets they operate. Amplified by our connections to the broader tourism industry and manufacturing sectors.

What We Do: 
We're all about creating unforgettable memories. We believe road trips are the ultimate way to holiday! With over 35 years of experience building, renting, and selling RVs across Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada, the UK, and Europe, we know RVs inside and out. That's a lot of places and a lot of memories!

We're looking for mechanics to join our Christchurch Workshop team, on a full time, part time, casual and nightshift positions available, to help with our busy summer peak season. If you have solid automotive experience, are passionate about working with light commercial vehicles, and want to contribute to keeping our motorhomes in top condition, this is the role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Service vehicles to meet COF safety and mechanical standards.
Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and repair major components.
Dismantle, repair, and reassemble parts to a high-quality standard.
Ensure vehicle issues are escalated correctly and in a timely manner.
Use company-provided scan tools to diagnose and test parts.
Fill out warranty paperwork when necessary.
Participate in the thl Health and Safety system.
Assist with maintaining a tidy and organised workshop environment.
Perform other duties as required.


Key Requirements:

Full Driver's Licence.
NZ Level 3 or 4 automotive qualification, or the equivalent qualification.
Minimum 5 years' experience in vehicle maintenance.
Wheel alignment experience (preferred, not essential).
Experience with Mercedes Benz, Iveco, Fiat, and Ford light commercial vehicles (advantageous).
Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays.
A willingness to learn and grow in motorhome maintenance.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
Must supply own tool kit.


What We Offer:

A supportive, friendly team environment.
Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
A chance to work with a diverse range of vehicles and motorhomes.


Benefits:

Our workplace is collaborative


We offer ongoing support and training, starting with a thorough induction to help you hit the ground running.
We encourage a guest-centric culture by giving our crew the chance to experience our products just like our guests do.
Our crew around the world are passionate about creating unforgettable journeys, and we celebrate their success through dedicated recognition programmes.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.



Want to go on a road trip with your friends and family? We'll hand you the keys to your ride.
Want to go caving underground and abseiling down waterfalls? We'll provide you with a wetsuit and some rope.



Diverse and inclusive team culture


If you're ready to join a dedicated team, help maintain our fleet, and grow in your career, apply today!