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Join the KAAR Team in Henderson and Avondale

Searching for mechanic jobs in Auckland? If you’re a good technician and you want to work in a well-run workshop, with up-to-date diagnostic technology and the right tools to do the job properly, we’d like to hear from you. And if your skills are good rather than great, but you have a real passion for getting better, we have that environment too.

KAAR has been looking after West Auckland vehicles since 1994, from two workshops in Henderson and Avondale. We’re MTA members, a Motor Plus preferred repairer and an Accredited Employer. Our technicians take pride in getting it right the first time and like working alongside others who do the same.

We’re adding an experienced European technician to the team, at Henderson or Avondale; we’ll place the right person where they fit best. VW and Audi are our biggest European volume, with plenty of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Skoda, Mini and Volvo alongside the Japanese, Korean and Chinese work that fills a busy workshop.

• 01Diagnosing faultsUsing live data, scan tools, an oscilloscope and a logical test pathway, not just reading codes.
• 02Servicing and repairing European vehiclesTo manufacturer standards, including DSG servicing, timing belts and chains, and suspension.
• 03Check lights and electrical faultsWorking through warning lights, electrical faults and drivability complaints from first test to confirmed fix.
• 04WoF inspectionsCarrying out WoF inspections, or working towards your inspector certification.

• 01European experienceSolid hands-on experience, ideally VW Group or BMW.
• 02Diagnostic confidenceStrong diagnostic ability and confidence with factory-level software.
• 03A qualificationAs an automotive technician, or the overseas equivalent.
• 04Pride in your workClean, careful work and the ability to work unsupervised.
• 05A full driver licenceNeeded for road testing customer vehicles.

Modern vehicles are diagnosed as much with software as with spanners, so we keep our equipment current. Our policy is simple: when a scanner goes out of date, we buy a new one. That keeps you working with full coverage and the latest vehicle information, rather than fighting old software.

Good technicians know what they can fix well, and when to ask. Part of the job here is recognising the scope of a repair before you start: what you’re confident to do, what needs a second opinion, and what’s best sent to a specialist.

You won’t be left on your own. Team members and both workshop managers are there to back you up on a difficult job, and we’d rather you ask than guess.

We want every technician to keep learning, through paid training and time on the tools alongside experienced people. We also know no one can be an expert in everything, so we have a trusted network of specialists we outwork to when and where it’s needed. The customer gets the right repair, and you aren’t left with a job outside your strengths.

Technicians tell us the same things matter wherever they work: fair pay, proper equipment, training, sensible hours and being treated with respect. Here’s how we deliver on each.

• 01Pay that reflects your ability$40 to $50 an hour, well above the industry average, with overtime available but never expected.
• 02Current equipmentScanners are replaced when they go out of date, backed by an oscilloscope and technical information subscriptions.
• 03Paid trainingWe invest in courses and upskilling to keep you current as vehicles change.
• 04A path forwardWe’ll support you to gain your WoF inspector certification and grow your diagnostic skills.
• 05No weekendsMonday to Friday, with an earlier finish on Fridays.
• 06You work on the carBoth managers are qualified technicians who’ve moved off the tools, so they handle customers and give informed advice while you get on with the job.
• 07Backup when you need itHelp from the team on difficult jobs, and a specialist network for work outside our range.
• 08RespectClean, well-lit workshops and a team that backs each other up.

We’ll be straight with you. This is a busy, professional workshop, and productivity is measured. We track the work done against the time it takes, because that’s what keeps the business healthy and lets us pay well.

The flip side is that strong productivity and quality work are noticed and rewarded. If you take pride in your work, keep improving and treat customers’ vehicles the way you’d want yours treated, you’ll do well here.

KAAR is an Accredited Employer, so we can support an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) application for the right experienced technician from overseas. Several of our team bring European workshop experience, and we know what it takes to settle into a New Zealand workshop.

Visa requirements are set by Immigration New Zealand. You can check eligibility on the Accredited Employer Work Visa page. Apply below and tell us where you’re based and what you’re qualified in.

Interested? Call Kelvin directly on 021 828 008, or send your details using the form below. Tell us about your experience, the vehicles you know best and your diagnostic equipment background. Every application is treated in confidence.