Farm Workshop Diesel Mechanic

The Recruitment Guy (Pty) Ltd; Greytown; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Farm Workshop Diesel Mechanic in Greytown, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a workshop environment, focusing on repairs and servicing of farm vehicles and equipment. This long-term position offers a competitive salary, housing included, with various benefits such as overtime and vehicle provisions. The candidate should be skilled in mechanical, electrical, and auto electrical repairs and must be bilingual in Zulu and English.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation including rent and water

Vehicle provided

Annual leave in December

Emergency breakdown overtime

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a farm workshop environment.
• Experience with chainsaw repairs and servicing.
• Admin and record keeping skills required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and service farm vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct maintenance checks on all vehicles.
• Assist with breakdowns on the farm.

Skills

Farm vehicles and equipment experience

Repairs and servicing of chainsaws

Water pump servicing

Hydraulic pipes repairs

Mechanical, Electrical, and Auto Electrical experience

Time management

Leadership skills

Grinding and welding skills

Education

Trade Tested Diesel Mechanic

Tools

Chainsaws

Farm vehicles and equipment

Water pumps

Job description

Farm Workshop Diesel Mechanic required in Greytown.

Our client based in the Farming / Forestry sector, based outside of the Greytown region, seeks to employ a Farm Workshop Diesel Mechanic with a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position and environment is required.

Salary: Basic R12 000 – R15 000 kpm (Neg) + (Live in position includes rent & water) 3 Bedroom Park home/Semi Furnished with uncapped Wifi, Secured and Fenced off yard + Work (Vehicle + Cell Phone + Computer) + Annual Leave in December + Over time & Standby

Start Date: Immediate preferred.

This will be a live in position with housing etc included.

A Trade Tested Diesel Mechanic would be preferred BUT the client would consider a semi-skilled Diesel Mechanic who has minimum 3 years or more experience in a similar position based in a Farm Workshop.

This position is available for someone seeking long term employment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Previous experience with farm vehicles and equipment
• Repairs and servicing on Vehicles & equipments (Bell logger, Tractors, Bulldozer and bakkies)
• Repairs and servicing on Chainsaws (Husky & Stihl)
• Repairs and servicing on Water Pumps for firefighting
• Maintenance and checks on all vehicles and equipments
• General workshop duties
• Workshop admin : Job cards and service registers
• Workshop store stock control
• Assist with breakdowns on the farm
• Maintenance around workshop premisis
• Issuing of Petrol, Oils and Diesel

Requirements

• Trade Tested Diesel Mechanic or Semi Skilled Diesel Mechanic with Min 3++ years experience within a Farm Workshop environment (req)
• Mechanical, Electrical and Auto Electrical experience on Farm Vehicles & Equipment (req)
• Chainsaw repairs and servicing (exp)
• Water pump servicing and repairs (Pumps for firefighting)
• Hydraulic pipes and repairs
• Admin and record keeping skills
• Fire fighting in Forestry or Farm (adv)
• Grinding and welding skills
• Time management, planning and leadership skills\
• Other workshop skills and experience (adv)
• Code 14 (PDP) would be an advantage/not compulsory
• Honest, Dedicated, Hard-working and Loyal
• Willing to learn from other team members (for skills lacking)
• Traceable references & Clear criminal record (req)
• Zulu & English speaking (req)

Working hours will include

• 06h30am – 16h00pm (Mon – Fri)
• Standby every second weekend
• Overtime + Emergency breakdowns