Diesel Mechanic

Staff Solutions Recruitment; Stutterheim; Vor Ort; ZAR 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Staff Solutions Recruitment is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic to service and repair company-owned vehicles, machinery and plant in our workshop. The role requires a strong technical background and five years of workshop experience.

You must hold a relevant qualification, a valid driving license, and be willing to work overtime, standby, and weekends. Knowledge of English is essential, and knowledge of Xhosa is advantageous. The position offers a challenging environment in the Eastern Cape.

Qualifikationen

• Trade-tested qualification as a Diesel Mechanic would be an added advantage.
• Minimum five years experience in a workshop environment with a strong technical background and experience working on construction and agricultural machinery.
• Proven experience working on heavy-duty vehicles, machinery and mechanical equipment.
• A valid drivers licence.
• Willingness to work according to the operational requirements of the Company, including overtime, standby duties and weekend work.
• A proactive approach to maintenance, with the ability to respond promptly and resolve maintenance issues efficiently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify faults, analyse problems and implement effective solutions in a time-, cost- and quality-efficient manner.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English.
• Knowledge of Xhosa would be an added advantage.

Aufgaben

• Perform repairs and routine servicing on Company-owned vehicles, machinery and mechanical plant.
• Complete stores requisitions for the parts required for specific jobs and collect only the approved items from stores, ensuring that parts are used for their intended purpose and that unnecessary stock is not accumulated in the workshop.
• Receive job cards from the Manager, carry out the specified work and accurately record all work completed on the relevant job cards.
• Ensure that all repairs, servicing and maintenance work are completed correctly, thoroughly and to the required standard the first time.
• Take responsibility for the morale, well-being, motivation and ongoing training of subordinates.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices and uphold high safety standards within the workshop.
• Ensure that an adequate supply of personal tools is available to perform duties effectively.
• The Company will provide specialised tools where required.
• Perform gas and electric welding when required.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance on machinery both in the plantation and in the workshop.
• Ensure that any Company-allocated vehicle is kept clean, maintained in good condition and driven responsibly in accordance with Company standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the trade, equipment and machinery used by the Company.
• Comply with all applicable health and safety requirements, standards and procedures at all times.

Kenntnisse

Diesel mechanic

Workshop experience

Heavy machinery work

Driver's license

Overtime readiness

Maintenance planning

Analytical/problem-solving

English literacy

Xhosa knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Trade-tested qualification as a Diesel Mechanic would be an added advantage.
• A minimum of five years experience in a workshop environment, with a strong technical background and experience working on construction and agricultural machinery.
• Proven experience working on heavy-duty vehicles, machinery and mechanical equipment.
• A valid drivers licence.
• Willingness to work according to the operational requirements of the Company, including overtime, standby duties and weekend work.
• A proactive approach to maintenance, with the ability to respond promptly and resolve maintenance issues efficiently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify faults, analyse problems and implement effective solutions in a time-, cost- and quality-efficient manner.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English.
• Knowledge of Xhosa would be an added advantage.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform repairs and routine servicing on Company-owned vehicles, machinery and mechanical plant.
• Complete stores requisitions for the parts required for specific jobs and collect only the approved items from stores, ensuring that parts are used for their intended purpose and that unnecessary stock is not accumulated in the workshop.
• Receive job cards from the Manager, carry out the specified work and accurately record all work completed on the relevant job cards.
• Ensure that all repairs, servicing and maintenance work are completed correctly, thoroughly and to the required standard the first time.
• Take responsibility for the morale, well-being, motivation and ongoing training of subordinates.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices and uphold high safety standards within the workshop.
• Ensure that an adequate supply of personal tools is available to perform duties effectively.
• The Company will provide specialised tools where required.
• Perform gas and electric welding when required.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance on machinery both in the plantation and in the workshop.
• Ensure that any Company-allocated vehicle is kept clean, maintained in good condition and driven responsibly in accordance with Company standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the trade, equipment and machinery used by the Company.
• Comply with all applicable health and safety requirements, standards and procedures at all times.