General Mechanic Field Service X6 Global Grade 08

Barloworld Equipment (Pty) Ltd; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment service provider in Middelburg, South Africa, seeks an experienced Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic to diagnose and repair machinery on-site. Candidates should be qualified in a relevant trade with at least 3 years of experience post-apprenticeship. Strong communication and technical report writing skills are essential. Join a professional team dedicated to quality and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of working experience post apprenticeship.
• Drivers licence – Code B is required.
• Understanding of supplier warranty systems, policies & procedures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose machine systems and carry out repairs on equipment.
• Compile accurate machine analysis and reports.
• Maintain a professional image when representing the company.

Skills

Machine specific technical knowledge

Interpersonal and communication skills

Basic troubleshooting skills

Basic technical report writing

Education

Grade 12 or Equivalent

Qualified in relevant trade (e.g. Diesel Mechanic)

Tools

SIS

STW

ET

Job description

Key Outputs

• Quickly and efficiently, diagnose machine systems and carry out repairs, services and maintenance on Earthmoving Equipment on customer sites or at BWE site.
• Compile accurate customer machine analysis and reports including Machine Inspection Reports (MIR’s) and Technical Analysis Reports (TA’s)
• Maintain professional image when representing BWE
• Ensure safe work practice
• Control Contamination, own admin (labour booking, service reports, part returns, expenses etc.)
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

• Qualified in relevant trade (e.g. Diesel Mechanic / Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic) NQF 3
• Grade 12 or Equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of working experience post apprenticeship
• Machine specific technical knowledge and skills
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic technical report writing
• Basic business and financial understanding
• Some Computer Literacy (SIS, STW & ET) knowledge
• Basic trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
• Applicable product knowledge
• Drivers licence – Code B
• Understanding of supplier warranty systems, policies & procedures