Diesel Mechanic - EV and Buses

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public transport firm is urgently seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to ensure optimal vehicle maintenance and safety compliance. The successful candidate must possess a valid Professional Driving Permit and qualifications in Motor Mechanics or Automotive Engineering. Responsibilities include conducting repairs, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards, and maintaining operator licensing. Apply by submitting your CV to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) for passenger transport.
• Sound mechanical knowledge of passenger transport requirements.
• Proven experience in vehicle maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Company Operator Licence at all times.
• Complete repairs to high standards and report issues to management.
• Utilize Fleet Management System for fault entries and job cards.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge of passenger transport

Diagnostic equipment use

Basic vehicle maintenance

Strong communication skills

Education

NQF Level 4 or Level 5 in Motor Mechanics, Automotive Engineering, or Vehicle Maintenance

Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Maintenance Certification

Job description

Hire Resolve’s client in public transport industry is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their team in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the Company Operator Licence is protected at all times;
• Completing repairs to a high standard;
• Working in a safe manner in accordance with Metroline Health & Safety directives;
• Dealing with vehicle faults as directed by the manager;
• Acting promptly on issues raised by Operating staff;
• Entering details of vehicle breakdowns onto the Fleet Management System;
• Basic use of diagnostic equipment;
• Completion of the wheel nut check book when required;
• Notifying manager of any additional faults and repairs that are required;
• Entering details of vehicle faults and creating job cards onto the Fleet Management System;
• Reporting any technical issues that arise to the Technical Manager;
• Reading and understanding technical bulletins when issued;
• Identifying spares required and ensuring they are ordered on time;
• Attending internal and external training courses where required;
• Developing a sound working relationship with drivers, operations staff and communicate well with other engineers and managers;

Requirements

• PrDP (Professional Driving Permit) for passenger transport.
• Sound mechanical knowledge of PrDp requirements
• NQF Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Motor Mechanics, Automotive Engineering, or Vehicle Maintenance.
• Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Certification

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to [e-mail]

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.