Diesel Technician

Volvo Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable transport solutions seeks a skilled technician for maintenance and repair of heavy commercial vehicles. The role requires a Matric/N3 qualification and at least 3 years of dealership experience. Join a team committed to excellence in customer service and safety standards.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of dealership experience in maintenance and repairs of heavy commercial vehicles.
• Ability to read all relevant measuring equipment.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Responsibilities

• Fault-finding and diagnosis on Volvo Products.
• Follow repair and maintenance instructions as per the manual.
• Provide comprehensive reports on diagnosis and recommendations.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnosis

Customer service

Technical manual interpretation

Repair skills

Education

Matric / N3 qualification

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What you will do

The main purpose of the job is to produce the required labor hours through maintenance and repair work, in accordance with the Company quality and efficiency standards.

Reporting

This position reports to the Team Leader.

Job Objectives

1. Fault-finding and diagnosis on Volvo Products by interpreting product “under performance” and/or failure.
2. Interpret and implement information in Volvo Manual and Service Literature.
3. Follow directives provided in Workshop Manuals to produce work of Volvo acceptable standards.
4. Follow repair, maintenance instructions, and specifications as per the manual.
5. Ensure excellence in customer service delivery through meticulously following procedures and processes.
6. Provide comprehensive and accurate reports on diagnosis, assessment of components/parts, failures, observations, actions, and recommendations.
7. Follow procedures for breakdown work, liaising with the driver before responding to customer breakdowns, ensuring correct documentation is in place and accurately completed before submission.
8. Compliance with ISO 9001 and other safety standards.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

1. Matric / N3 qualification.
2. At least 3 years of dealership experience in maintenance and repairs of heavy commercial vehicles.
3. Ability to read all relevant measuring equipment.
4. Knowledge and skills to effect correct repair work.
5. Ability to interpret technical manuals and specifications and put into practice.
6. Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Shortlisted candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent, and indemnity declarations, to perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting, and other checks as deemed necessary.

Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disabilities to apply.

We value your data privacy; therefore, we do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive in a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing barriers to entry, so even if you feel you may not meet every qualification, please apply and let us decide.

Joining Volvo Group offers you the opportunity to be part of a company that makes modern life possible through our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions. With nearly 100,000 employees worldwide, we are dedicated to shaping the future of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions.

At Volvo Trucks, we lead the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century, we have been innovating to make life easier, better, and safer. We work with passion, curiosity, and embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, and together, we can move the world we want to live in.