Automotive Technician

3 Hands Europe; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 749,000 - 1,199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Relocation budget of €2500

Integration support including housing and schooling

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in technicians is seeking an experienced Auto Electrician or Diagnostic Technician to work in Belgium. The role requires over 5 years of experience with heavy vehicles and offers relocation assistance, including a €2500 budget and integration support for the candidate and their family. This permanent position emphasizes teamwork and independent problem-solving in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in heavy vehicles like trucks or buses.
• Possession of a valid driving license.
• Red Seal or related Trade Diploma in electrical/diesel
• Experience with diagnostics is required.
• Interest or experience with electric vehicles is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Valid driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing issues in cooperation with the foreman.
• Performing maintenance and repairs as per guidelines.
• Completing work orders accurately with documentation.
• Preparing new vehicles for delivery.
• Prepare new vehicles for delivery.
• Apply SKP in daily operations.
• Use main system and After Sales Portal.
• Keep the workplace clean and organized.
• Assist breakdowns as scheduled.
• Participate in quality management system.
• Care for customer vehicles.

Skills

Experience with diagnostics

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Strong interest in electric vehicles

Electric vehicles interest

Teamwork / Independent work

Valid driving license

Education

Red seal or related Trade Diploma

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Vehicle electrical systems

Job description

Auto electrician OR Diagnostic technician (heavy vehicles, trucks/buses/vans)

Are you an experienced Automotive Electrician or Diesel mechanic with +5 years of experience in trucks or buses? Do you want to relocate to Europe (Belgium)?

If this is the case, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Desired Experience & Qualification

• You have 5+ years experience in working on trucks, buses or vans. Alternatively 7+ years of experience as an auto electrician on heavy duty vehicles or electric vehicles is also good.
• You have an electrical, electro-mechanical, diesel-mechanic or auto electrician Red seal, or a related Trade Diploma
• Experience with diagnostics
• Experience or a strong interest in electric vehicles
• You function well in a team, but can also work independently
• You are in possession of a valid driving license.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Solving diagnosing issues in cooperation with the foreman using logical reasoning
• Maintenance and repairs according to prescribed guidelines and instructions from the foreman
• Reporting additional work to the foreman
• Completing the work order fully and accurately, including photos/screenshots
• Preparation of new vehicles for delivery
• Daily application of SKP (Service Core Processes)
• Use of main system and the After Sales Portal
• Maintaining daily order and cleanliness in the workplace
• Possibility to carry out breakdown assistance according to the breakdown team schedule and guidelines
• Active participation in the quality management system
• Taking care of the customer’s vehicle

What's in it for you

• A permanent contract
• We arrange the single permit visa for you (plus your spouse and children);
• €2500 relocation budget
• We help with everything in regards to your migration and integration, like: finding housing, creating a bank account, going to the town hall for your registration, helping to find schools for your kids, social events and more

You receive personal guidance during the full journey.

You won't be alone, you'll join our community of SA in Belgium that will always be there for you.

About us

• We help SA technicians find a job in Belgium, that aligns well with their skills, experience and ambitions
• We specialize in just South African technicians that want to move to Belgium, so we can help you in the best way possible.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Mining and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage