Senior Diesel/Petrol Mechanic

Cre8Work; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in backup power solutions seeks an experienced mechanic in Gauteng to ensure the optimal performance of fleet vehicles, including trucks and forklifts. The role involves conducting inspections, implementing preventative maintenance, and performing necessary repairs. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience and a Diesel/Petrol Mechanic Trade Test Certificate. The ideal applicant will possess own transport, tools, and a valid SA driver's licence, and be willing to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience as a mechanic.
• Experience on vehicles and Code 14 trucks.
• Valid SA driver's licence and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair vehicles, machinery, and light trucks.
• Conduct maintenance inspections and monitor inventory.
• Troubleshoot and resolve vehicle issues in a timely manner.

Skills

Fluent in English (reading and writing)

Self‑motivated

Ability to operate with minimal supervision

Education

Diesel / Petrol Mechanic Trade Test Certificate

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Overview

Repair and maintain all fleet vehicles which includes trucks, forklifts, and motor vehicles. The fleet will be kept in good running condition by conducting inspections, running and recording scheduled preventative maintenance programmes as well as doing necessary repairs as required. Some after hour work, breakdowns and travel to site will also be expected.

Qualifications

Diesel / Petrol Mechanic Trade Test Certificate. Communicate fluently in English (reading and writing). Minimum of 10 years' experience. Experience on vehicles and Code 14 trucks. Own reliable transport. Lives in the North of Johannesburg for call out purposes, when required. Must be prepared to work overtime from time to time.

Additional requirements

Valid SA driver's licence and own transport. Must have own basic tools; if not the client will provide and deduct from salary – special tools will be supplied by the client. Self‑motivated with the ability to use initiative and operate with minimal supervision. Not get involved in any unethical business practices.

Duties and responsibilities

Responsible for inspecting and repairing vehicles, machinery and light trucks. Oversee maintenance inspections. Monitor inventory. Assemble mechanical components. Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability. Build and assemble machines or mechanical components according to requirements. Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner. Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems. Schedule and manage service register of the whole fleet. Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests. Identify and replace worn and damaged parts. Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling and replacing major assemblies, sub‑assemblies, components, parts or systems—such as power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; make adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, oil systems, control linkages and clutches. Verify vehicle condition and performance by conducting test drives. Maintain all vehicle records by annotating services and repairs. Attend to breakdowns. Track vehicle mileage with all fleet users. Uphold a clean, neat and tidy work environment ensuring all tools and equipment are always clean and tidy.

Company Description

Our client specialises in quality backup power solutions where uptime is critical. They have a staff complement of over people and have been servicing customers for more than 15 years. In consultation with their customers, they identify and create solutions for their business that improve efficiencies and save them money while increasing availability and reliability. They are passionate about providing cleaner, more reliable backup power through affordable engineered solutions and turnkey projects to keep critical equipment live and ensure customer sustainability. They service customers in diverse markets ranging from telecoms to mining and heavy industry. They have a loyal customer base across Africa who rely on our client for their solutions and after‑sales service. They are large enough to solve the most challenging problems but small enough to provide personal interaction due to our flexible structure. This structure allows them to react faster to a changing environment whilst still providing adaptable solutions tailored to meet specific customer requirements.