Senior Diesel Mechanic: Construction & Agri Machinery

Sheldon Recruitment and Selection; Stutterheim; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheldon Recruitment and Selection is seeking a Diesel Mechanic for a workshop-based role in South Africa. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of workshop experience, a strong technical background, and experience with construction and agricultural machinery.

Proficiency in English is required, and Xhosa would be advantageous. The role includes overtime, standby, and weekend duties and involves repairing and servicing vehicles and plant owned by the company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a workshop environment with a strong technical background.
• Experience on construction and agricultural machinery.
• Must be able to read and communicate in English.
• Ability to work overtime, standby and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Repair and servicing of vehicles and mechanical plant belonging to the Company.
• Manage parts requisitions and ensure correct stock usage.
• Record work completed on job cards and ensure quality first time.
• Supervise subordinates' morale, welfare and training.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards in the workshop.
• Carry out gas and electric welding as required.
• Keep company vehicles clean and well-maintained.

Skills

Workshop experience

Problem solving

English communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Trade tested (Diesel Mechanic)

Job description

Sheldon Recruitment and Selection is seeking a Diesel Mechanic for a workshop-based role in South Africa. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of workshop experience, a strong technical background, and experience with construction and agricultural machinery.

Proficiency in English is required, and Xhosa would be advantageous. The role includes overtime, standby, and weekend duties and involves repairing and servicing vehicles and plant owned by the company.