Workshop Mechanic
Ritchies Transport
Workshop Mechanic
Ritchies Transport
Nationwide bus, school, and tour operator
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Diesel Mechanic to join our Whangārei team on a permanent basis. This is a hands-on role where you'll work across a varied fleet, carrying out proactive and reactive maintenance, COF inspections, diagnostics, and repairs to keep our vehicles operating safely and reliably.
As Ritchies continues its journey towards a more sustainable future, experience working with electric vehicles or emerging automotive technologies would be advantageous, although not essential.
About Us
Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading transport providers, employing more than 3,000 people nationwide and delivering passenger transport services to communities across the country.
We partner with regional councils, schools, businesses, and communities to provide public transport, school transport, charter services, and coach hire solutions. It's an exciting time to join Ritchies as we continue investing in cleaner transport options and modernising our fleet to help shape the future of public transport in New Zealand. Based on content from
About You
You're a skilled and dependable Diesel Mechanic who takes pride in delivering quality workmanship. You'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing our fleet to ensure vehicles remain safe, compliant and ready to serve our communities.
You'll be confident working both independently and as part of a team, with strong fault-finding abilities and a practical approach to solving mechanical issues. A commitment to safety, attention to detail and a solid understanding of compliance requirements are essential. Most importantly, you'll enjoy getting stuck in and contributing to a team that keeps people moving every day.
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Nationwide bus, school, and tour operator
Ritchies Transport is a large New Zealand transport operator that runs public transit services, nationwide school bus operations, and tourism charters. It grew from a single Temuka bus in 1935 by acquiring many local bus lines, building a nationwide fleet of over 1,600 vehicles and sustaining a family-owned business for decades. Today, it operates primarily through contracts with cities for public transport, school run networks, and charter work, leveraging its extensive, multi-service fleet. The company differentiates itself by its long history, scale achieved through a series of regional acquisitions, and, since 2021, ownership by KKR with the Ritchie family retaining a stake to preserve continuity and focus on long-term infrastructure and greener transport solutions. The goal is to support New Zealand’s public transport network while accelerating the transition to greener transportation options.
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