Senior Diesel Technician & Mentor

Headhunters; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters is seeking a Diesel Workshop Technician in Pinetown. The role supports the Workshop Foreman, ensuring accurate recording of hours and parts, maintenance of PPE, and adherence to health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a diesel trade test, a Code 14 license with PDP, matric or higher, and at least 5 years of experience. You will build relationships with parts staff, participate in training, and mentor apprentices while ensuring quality workmanship and compliance with

Qualifications

• Matric or higher education is required.
• Diesel trade test qualification is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role is required.
• Code 14 license with a valid PDP is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Workshop Foreman in a constructive manner, ensuring internal department relationships are maintained.
• Present exemplary task performance.
• Personally manage work efficiently.
• Record all hours worked and sold.
• Ensure lubricants used are recorded on the job card.
• Ensure all parts used are recorded on the job card and follow management instructions.
• Record the use of consumable items.
• Build sound relationships with parts staff.
• Ensure all tasks comply with minimum company standards.
• Participate in training programs and share knowledge.
• Take notes for personal learning and self-development.
• Be courteous to customers and staff during breakdowns.
• Wear PPE correctly and keep the vehicle clean and presentable.
• Understand job requirements to attend breakdowns effectively.
• Obey traffic laws; fines go to the offender.
• Maintain good relationships with colleagues and mentors.
• Support peers and learners and promote skills transfer.
• Lead by example in time keeping.
• Ensure warranty claims are diagnosed using 3 C’s (Complaint, Cause, Correction).
• Take ownership of apprentices and ensure their skills transfer.
• Complete apprenticeship documentation (logbooks).
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules.
• Encourage colleagues to do the same.
• Adhere to company rules on tools and assets.
• Keep the workplace neat and tidy.
• Promote wellness and confidence in job analysis within the team.
• Wear correct PPE per job.
• Manage hours worked including overtime per Labour Relations Act.
• Provide relevant feedback to workshop manager.
• Promote the company as a trustworthy brand.
• Pursue the philosophy of customer is king.

Skills

Diesel trade test

Code 14 license PDP

5+ years experience

Education

Matric or higher education

Job description

Headhunters is seeking a Diesel Workshop Technician in Pinetown. The role supports the Workshop Foreman, ensuring accurate recording of hours and parts, maintenance of PPE, and adherence to health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a diesel trade test, a Code 14 license with PDP, matric or higher, and at least 5 years of experience. You will build relationships with parts staff, participate in training, and mentor apprentices while ensuring quality workmanship and compliance with