Qualified Vehicle Technician

Sydsen; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in South Africa is seeking an experienced Motor Mechanic to perform repairs and maintenance on premium vehicles. Candidates must hold a Motor Mechanic Trade Test Certificate, have at least 3 years of experience in petrol vehicles, and maintain a professional appearance. This role emphasizes adherence to technical specifications and maintaining a clean work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience working with petrol vehicles.
• Valid driver's license and clear criminal record required.

Responsibilities

• Establish parts required for service or repairs.
• Report promptly to foreman on any additional work required.
• Ensure all oils and consumables are booked on the job card.
• Maintain neat appearance and clean work area.

Skills

Motor Mechanic Trade Test Certificate

Premium brand experience

Ability to work well under pressure

Tools

Own hand tools

Job description

Requirements

• Motor Mechanic Trade Test Certificate
• 3+ years of experience (Petrol)
• Premium brand experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Clear Criminal record
• Stable work track record
• Ability to work well under pressure and be target drive

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish parts required for service or repairs to be performed and ensure that correct parts are ordered.
• Report to foreman promptly on any additional work required.
• Obtain authorization prior to carrying out additional work.
• Obtain authorization prior to fitting parts.
• Obtain technical information from Foreman on problem jobs.
• Adhere strictly to technical specifications as laid down by manufacturers.
• Perform duties according to manufacturers standards.
• Adhere to laid down workshop policies and procedures.
• Write short but concise description of all work performed on back of job card including the cause and correction.
• Ensure that all old parts are placed in a plastic bag in the boot of the car, except in the case of warranty work where old parts must be tagged and returned to the control tower.
• Ensure that all oils and consumables used are booked on the job card.
• Ensure that vehicle is kept as clean as possible, and that seat and fender covers are used.
• Ensure that work area is kept safe, clean, and tidy.
• Ensure that time recording on time sheet is done correctly and as soon as possible after work is completed.
• Report any faulty and / or broken equipment to the Foreman.
• Ensure that special tools and equipment are used with the utmost care.
• Possess complete set of own hand tools as per M.I.F. list and maintain them in good working condition.
• Repair vehicles according to specifications as instructed and within the flat rate time.
• Accept responsibility for apprentices / learners and impact through explanation and practise, the necessary skills required to perform the job correctly and thereafter to inspect / monitor the work and rectify any problems.
• Ensure neat appearance.
• Maintain cordial relationship with workshop staff.
• It is the responsibility of the job holder to be in possession, in good order, of the normal and / or statutory tools of his / her respective trade or job skill. Where necessary, management will provide from stores special tools and / or equipment outside the normal scope of tools of the trade of occupation. Such tools and equipment must be signed for when used and kept in good working order