Fleet Maintenance Mechanic

ABOUT US

EPIC Campers is no ordinary campervan rentals business. We’re a fast-growing company with depots in Auckland and Christchurch, and a mission to deliver the ultimate 1–2 person NZ campervan experience! Over the past four years we've grown from 20 campers in the fleet to 65 with another 15 being added this year.

We’ve built a reputation for quality, innovation, and exceptional personal service, backed by 300+ 5-star Google reviews. 

THE ROLE

We’re on the hunt for a switched-on, hardworking fleet maintenance and fit-out technician / mechanic to join our busy Auckland Airport branch team.

NOTE: The role is full time and permanent, however we will consider applicants on a temporary work visa, provided you have at least 18 months before your visa expires.

You’ll handle everything from mechanical servicing and repairs to interior maintenance and campervan fit-outs over winter.

The right person for this role will have solid mechanical expertise and experience, as well as be a creative problem solver who loves building and fixing things to a high standard.

Additionally, as part of a small high-performing team, you’ll need to be an allrounder with good communication and people skills, happy to get stuck into general day to day operations as required, including customer service, checking, cleaning and preparing our campervans in between hires to ensure we deliver exceptional customer experience.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Fleet Maintenance

- Perform scheduled servicing (oil, filters, fluids, brakes, etc) across our four vehicle types (Mazda Bongo, Nissan NV350, Nissan NV200 & Toyota Hiace).

- Complete post-hire checks, log issues and plan repairs (mechanical + fit-out related).

- Handle basic mechanical repairs yourself and work with external suppliers on larger jobs (engines, transmissions, auto-electrical etc).

- Manage tyres including inspections, changes, fitting and balancing.

- Prepare and take vehicles for CoFs, ensuring timely repairs and compliance.

- Keep accurate maintenance records and assist the fleet controller with scheduling services.


Workshop & Inventory

- Keep the workshop clean, safe, and efficient.

- Maintain parts and tools inventory, ensuring accurate records and minimal downtime.

- Own the organisation of the workspace and support continual process improvement.


Fitout & Repairs

- Handle campervan interior repairs (plumbing, electrics, component / fixture replacements, etc).

- Lead campervan fitouts over our winter low season— hands-on installation of pre-designed interiors (training provided).


Support & Customer Service

- Assist with customer handovers during busy times.

- Support the customer team by helping diagnose on-road issues and liaising with repairers and roadside assistance.

- Be an internal expert on our fleet—knowing common issues, quirks, and fixes for our four vehicle types.

Health & Safety

- Comply with all company health and safety requirements, ensuring these are always adhered to.

- Take personal responsibility for managing own safety and that of others.

- Identify and promptly report any accidents, incidents and hazards in the workplace.


WHAT YOU'LL BRING

- 2+ years as a qualified mechanic or technician

- Confident using diagnostic tools and solving problems independently.

- Excellent hands-on skills—great with tools, repairs, and practical problem-solving.

- Solid time management—you know what’s urgent and what can wait.

- Strong communication—you work well with people and enjoy being part of a team.

- High standards and attention to detail - you like ensuring a job is done once and done right.

- A “get it done” mentality—happy to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment.

- A genuine interest in improving systems, processes, and outcomes.

- A growth mindset—you’re always learning, open to feedback, and ready to step up.


BONUS POINTS FOR

- Campervan, car rental, tourism or customer service experience

- Fitout or interior install experience

- Trade skills: carpentry, cabinetry, plumbing, electrics, etc

- CoF compliance knowledge

- Familiarity with Rental Car Manager or similar tools

- Possess excellent communication skills, both spoken and written English

- Be confident and comfortable speaking with customers and delivering excellent service.

- Travel or overseas experience

- A love of road trips, campervans or epic adventures


WHAT WE OFFER

- Competitive salary based on experience

- Annual bonus of up to 10% of salary

- Free campervan rentals during off-peak periods

- Company laptop

- A chance to grow in an early stage thriving business in the booming NZ tourism space.

- An exciting, fast-moving startup environment where decisions are made quickly and your ideas and execution have a real impact.

- Hold a full drivers licence and have their own transport to get to and from our depot


HOW TO APPLY

If you are operationally minded, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a growing New Zealand tourism business, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience, your current situation, what excites you about the job and why you would be a great fit.

We welcome applications from New Zealand citizens, residents, and travellers currently holding a valid New Zealand work visa including Working Holiday Visas. This is a full-time role and applicants must have the right to work a minimum of 30 hours per week in New Zealand. Please note that work rights and maximum length of stay vary by nationality, we encourage all applicants to confirm their specific visa conditions when applying. Please confirm your current visa or work rights status in your cover letter.