Senior Diesel Mechanic

HR-Simplified (Pty) Ltd; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aviation logistics is seeking a Qualified Senior Diesel Mechanic. This role involves diagnosing and servicing a fleet of ground support equipment and vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing mentorship to junior staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a valid driver's license, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining high operational standards and a culture of safety. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a vital sector of the aviation industry.

Qualifications

• Qualified Diesel Mechanic with 5+ years of experience.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and service the fleet of GSE and vehicles.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments and ensure safe operating procedures.

Skills

Welding

Electro Hydraulics

Auto Electrical

Pneumatics

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About the Company

The company is a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 250 locations in more than 60 countries, across six continents.

About the Role

This role requires a Qualified Senior Diesel Mechanic with experience in working with small earth-moving equipment as well as basic knowledge of hydraulics systems.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair and service the company’s fleet of GSE and vehicles in accordance with the company’s and Manufacturers’ work specifications.
Timeous creation and accurate completion of all job cards.
Attending to unscheduled breakdowns and repairing with minimum delay.
Carrying out all necessary checks and inspections for all equipment and vehicles at the required intervals and in accordance with the company’s quality and standards.
Carrying out scheduled Preventative Maintenance as instructed for all equipment and vehicles in accordance with the company’s quality and standards and in line with the stipulated intervals as per the Preventative Maintenance program.
Provide support and guidance to Junior Mechanics and GSE General Workers.
Maintaining a clean and tidy work environment and always observing housekeeping rules.
Conduct ongoing risk assessments of equipment and its operations and ensure that all safe operating procedures are adhered to.
Able to respond to out of hours urgent calls when required.
Promoting and driving the MORSE ‘Safety First’ culture through all levels of the organization.

Candidate Requirements

Qualified Diesel mechanic with a minimum of 5 years’ experience with Grade 12.
Trade enrichment skills essential: Welding; Electro Hydraulics, Auto Electrical & Pneumatics
Knowledge of GSE, Heavy Goods Vehicles and Earth Moving Equipment will be an advantage
Ability to communicate & develop a good working relationship with various departments, airport authority members and managers at all levels.
A valid code 10 driver’s license
Computer literate and competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Have a strong leadership background and problem-solving skills.