Diesel Mechanic

Advius; Springs; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Advius is seeking a qualified Diesel Mechanic in Springs, Gauteng, to service and repair fleets including 8-ton and 14-ton trucks, tractors, front-end loaders and diesel generators. The role requires practical hands-on work, strong diagnostic ability and the capacity to work independently under pressure.

You will perform fault-finding, servicing and preventative maintenance to ensure maximum uptime and safe operation of diesel-powered equipment across the abattoir division's fleet.

Qualifications

• Qualified Diesel Mechanic with a relevant Trade Test Certificate.
• 3 to 5 years' relevant hands-on experience.
• Strong fault-finding, maintenance and repair skills on diesel equipment.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair 14-ton and 8-ton trucks.
• Maintain and repair tractors and agricultural equipment.
• Service, diagnose and repair front-end loaders and hydraulic systems.
• Inspect, maintain and repair diesel generators.
• Carry out fault-finding, servicing and preventative maintenance on diesel-powered equipment.
• Keep equipment operational with minimal downtime.

Skills

Diesel mechanics

Fault finding

Hydraulic systems

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Education

Trade Test Certificate

Job description

Springs, South Africa | Posted on 11/09/2026

Our client is an established meat processing and wholesale distribution company. Their abattoir division in Springs, Gauteng, is looking for a qualified, hands-on Diesel Mechanic to keep its fleet and diesel-powered equipment running.

You will be responsible for the servicing, fault-finding and repair of a varied range of equipment, from 8-ton and 14-ton trucks to tractors, front-end loaders and diesel generators. This role suits a practical, self-driven mechanic who takes pride in minimising downtime.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Service and repair 14-ton and 8-ton trucks
• Maintain and repair tractors and agricultural equipment
• Service, diagnose and repair front-end loaders and hydraulic systems
• Inspect, maintain and repair diesel generators
• Carry out fault-finding, servicing and preventative maintenance on diesel-powered equipment
• Keep equipment operational with minimal downtime

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Diesel Mechanic with a relevant Trade Test Certificate
• 3 to 5 years' relevant hands-on experience
• Strong fault-finding, maintenance and repair skills on diesel equipment

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Experienced on heavy vehicles, agricultural machinery and diesel-powered equipment
• Practical, hands-on approach to mechanical work
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities
• Able to work independently and under pressure