Scooter Technician

We are looking for technicians to join our team. Early mornings and late nights (4:00am-3:30am Rotating Shifts).

Flamingo is a New Zealand owned and operated micromobility company. Our mission is to provide people with a safe, simple and sustainable way to get around.

We are looking for five Scooter Technicians to join our operations team. This is an active, hands-on role supporting scooter and micromobility operations, including battery swaps, scooter repositioning, street inspections, sanitising, rider education, community events, and workplace health and safety compliance.

This is a practical, hands-on role supporting Flamingo’s electric scooter fleet. The successful candidate will help keep scooters safe, road-ready and operating reliably for daily use.

Position Details

• Location: Christchurch

• Hours: minimum 30 per week

• Hourly Rate: NZD $38.50 to $52.50 per hour

• Roster / shifts: Flexible rotating shifts, including early mornings and late nights. Shifts may be rostered across operational hours. Shifts may start as early as 4:00am or finish as late as 3:30am depending on operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electric scooters with mechanical, electrical or operational faults.

• Assemble and configure scooters to manufacturer and company standards.

• Carry out routine maintenance, inspections and safety checks.

• Test scooters after repair to confirm they are safe and ready for use.

• Maintain accurate records of repairs, maintenance and inspections.

• Maintain tools, parts and workshop areas in a clean, organised and safe condition.

• Use tools and diagnostic equipment appropriately and safely.

• Assist with preparing scooters for daily deployment and operational use.

• Follow workplace health and safety procedures at all times.

• Support the wider operations team when required.

• Inspect scooters in the field and workshop to identify safety, mechanical, electrical or operational issues.

• Swap scooter batteries and assist with preparing scooters for safe daily deployment.

• Recover damaged or faulty scooters from the field and respond to rider reports requiring technical support or follow-up inspection.

Minimum Skills & Experience Required

Applicants must have a NZ level 4 certificate qualification or overseas equivalent in engineering, electronics, electrical or mechanical trades, industrial maintenance, or another related technical field OR at least 6 months of relevant experience, including some experience in repairs and maintenance of electric scooters or bikes.

Applicants must also have:

• good attention to detail;

• the ability to follow repair and safety procedures;

• the ability to work both independently and as part of a team;

• basic record-keeping and communication skills; and

• willingness to work flexible rotating shifts, including early mornings and late nights.

Licences & Other Requirements

• Full, clean Class 1 driver’s licence (preferred)

• A forklift licence is beneficial but not essential.

• The successful applicant may be required to complete pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal history check, where relevant to the role.

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant repair, maintenance or scooter experience.

Flamingo welcomes applications from New Zealand citizens, residents, and people who are lawfully entitled to work in New Zealand.