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WOF INSPECTOR / AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
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WOF Inspector / Automotive Technician
Location:
Christchurch
Job Type
Full Time
Closing By
18 August 2026
Description
Autostar is a well-established Canterbury business proud to offer a comprehensive combined service of automotive repair and panel paint solutions. As part of our continued growth and recent facility expansion, we are looking for a skilled WOF Inspector / Automotive Technician to join our team at our Spreydon workshop. We are a tight-knit, hardworking team operating in a busy environment where we take immense pride in quality workmanship, looking after our customers and supporting each other to get the job done. If you want to be more than just a number and truly contribute to a business investing in its future, this is the place for you.
This is a diverse, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You will be carrying out WOF inspections in accordance with NZTA regulations while maintaining accurate documentation and communicating results professionally with customers. Your daily tasks will also include performing wheel alignments, fitting tyres across a wide range of vehicle makes and models, scheduling appointments and assisting with other duties to support the smooth operation of the workshop. Alongside general servicing and both minor and major mechanical repairs, you will occasionally provide customer support while helping to promote a safe, clean and organised environment.
To thrive here, you need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced setting, managing competing priorities and possessing a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to help out wherever the team needs it. We are looking for a qualified Automotive Technician who is trade certified or equivalent. You must have a current WOF authority with at least two years of experience and a strong background in a similar role or as a senior Automotive Technician.
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