Diesel Mechanic

RCL FOODS; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the baking sector is seeking a Diesel Mechanic in Durban. The role entails maintenance, breakdown services for delivery vehicles, and supervising mechanical assistants. Candidates should have 4-5 years' experience in a workshop environment and a Matric qualification, making this an excellent opportunity for driven individuals.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years' experience as a qualified mechanic in a workshop environment.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Experience with FAW, Fuso, Hino, and Nissan Trucks.

Responsibilities

• Execute the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Perform delivery vehicle breakdown services as required.
• Manage performance of mechanical assistants.

Skills

Initiative

Assertiveness

People Orientation

Proactivity

Goal Orientation

Education

Matric

Tools

Fleet maintenance software (freeway, profleet)

Auto electrical maintenance

Job description

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Job Description

• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized, fleet focused Diesel Mechanic within the baking business unit.
• The suitable candidate will be required to carry out maintenance & preventive service in accordance to the maintenance schedule plan and breakdowns and attend to afterhours breakdowns on local delivery fleet.
• This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Transport Manager.

Education and Qualification :

• Matric

Experience and Training :

• 4-5 years’ experience as a qualified mechanic in a workshop environment with at least one year in a supervisory role.
• Experience with FAW; Fuso; Hino and Nissan Trucks

Behaviour Standards

• Be brilliant at the basics
• Lead with integrity, respect and energy
• Take accountability for results and people

Knowledge

• Various makes of delivery vehicles
• Fault Finding
• Fleet maintenance software (freeway, profleet; fms would be advantageous)
• Auto electrical maintenance (advantageous)

Skills

• Initiative and assertive
• Tolerant of stress and pressure
• Proactive
• People orientated
• Results / Goal oriented

Duties & Responsibilities

Fleet Maintenance

• Execute the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Perform delivery vehicle breakdown services as required
• Attend to after hour vehicle breakdowns.
• Prepare vehicles for annual Certificate of Fitness (COF)
• Ensure all mechanical tasks are completed according to the job card specifications
• Ensure cost effective utilization of parts (new & used)
• Assess services rendered by external suppliers are of high quality within the agreed scope of work
• Analyze fleet fuel consumption figures & take corrective action measures

People Management

• Ensure team availability to allocated task
• Accurate and timeous recording of teams time sheets
• Ensure good working relations between staff
• Manage performance of mechanical assistants and address issues
• Adhere to and enforce company disciplinary code
• Be an ambassador for Our Way
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities for direct reports and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritizing.