Diesel Technician - Pinetown

Headhunters; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters is seeking an experienced diesel mechanic in KwaZulu-Natal to support workshop operations and service customers efficiently. The role requires a diesel trade test, a Code 14 license with PDP, and at least five years of similar experience.

You will work under the workshop foreman, maintain accurate job cards, and actively participate in training and skills transfer. Applicants should demonstrate strong time management, adherence to safety standards, and good customer service during

Qualifications

• Matric or higher education is required.
• Diesel trade test qualification is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Code 14 license with a valid PDP.

Responsibilities

• Support the Workshop Foreman and maintain internal department relationships.
• Present exemplary task performance and personally manage work efficiently.
• Record all hours worked and sold; ensure lubricants and parts are logged on the job card.
• Use systems and processes as instructed; adapt to changes and ensure accurate job cards.
• Build sound relationships with parts staff; ensure compliance with company standards.
• Participate in relevant training; share knowledge and pursue self-development.
• Be courteous to customers during breakdowns and ensure PPE is worn.

Skills

5+ years experience

Diesel maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

Matric or higher education

Diesel trade test qualified

Code 14 license with PDP

Job description

Requirements

• Matric or higher education.
• Diesel trade test qualified.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar role.
• Code 14 license with a valid PDP.

Responsibilities but not limited to

• Support the Workshop Foreman in a constructive manner, ensuring that the internal department relationships are properly maintained.
• Present exemplary task performance.
• Personally manage work efficiently.
• Properly record all hours worked and sold.
• Ensure that all lubricants used are recorded on the job card.
• Ensure that all parts used are recorded on the job card. Use systems and processes in place as instructed by management. This process may change from time-to-time, your understanding is important and adherence crucial to the success of job card completion.
• Record the use of consumable items.
• Build sound relationships with parts staff.
• Ensure that all tasks performed comply with minimum standards required by the company.
• Participate in all relevant training programs.
• Share your new knowledge with others.
• Take note to do personal learning and self-development.
• When you attend a breakdown - be courteous to customer, staff or manager.
• Be properly dressed in correct PPE.
• Ensure the vehicle in which you drive is properly cleaned and presentable.
• Make sure that you understand what the job required is, so that you are well prepared to attend to the breakdown effectively.
• Obey the rules of the road, all traffic fines will be routed to the offender.
• Ensure a good working relationship with colleagues and peers. This includes apprentices at all levels of training. Create sound mentor/apprentice relationship.
• Support peers and learners, do concrete skills transfer and promote an atmosphere of high levels of productivity.
• Set an example in terms of time keeping.
• Ensure that all warranty claims are correctly diagnosed in terms of the 3 C's; Complaint, Cause and Correction.
• Take ownership of apprentices assigned to you. Ensure that the skills transfer is properly done, and that each apprentice has equal opportunity to successfully complete his apprenticeship.
• Diligently complete all documentation regarding apprenticeship, such as logbooks.
• Ensure that all Health and Safety rules are always adhered to.
• Encourage colleagues to do the same.
• Proper adherence to company rules regarding the use of tool, special tools and company assets.
• Always keep your workplace neat and tidy.
• Promote wellness and encourage confidence in job analysis and understanding within the team.
• Always wear correct PPE per job.
• It is your responsibility with your foreman to manage your hours worked including overtime, conforming
  to the Labour Relations Act.
• Ensure high levels of communication and feedback to the workshop manager ensuring the customer is
  relayed relevant and concise information.
• Ensure that the type of feedback to the workshop manager is relevant and correct.
• Continue to promote the company as a trustworthy and reliable brand.
• Pursue the philosophy of 'customer is king'.

If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.