Technician M/F

Groupe CFAO; George; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe CFAO in George, Western Cape, seeks a Director/Head of Technical/Production to lead the Technical & Services division. The role requires a qualified Diesel and/or Petrol Mechanic, with forklift expertise, and strong leadership to optimise maintenance and service delivery.

You will manage a team, ensure safety compliance, diagnose complex faults, and drive continuous improvement while keeping customers and operations informed. Fluent English and ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Diesel and/or Petrol Mechanic with forklift experience.
• 3–5 years' mechanical/hydraulic/electrical forklift experience.
• Strong knowledge of auto electrical systems (ignition, starting, charging).
• Excellent communication and work ethic.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals and schematics.
• Ability to work under pressure and with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Servicing material handling equipment and maintaining forklift serviceability.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot breakdowns and advise repairs.
• Maintain maintenance data/history and communicate updates to customers/workflow.
• Promote service/maintenance programs.
• Ensure OHSACT compliance and safe working environment.
• Collaborate with workshop team and customers.

Skills

Diesel/Petrol mech

Forklift experience

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical experience

Reading schematics

Diagnostic tools

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Specialised tools

Test equipment

Job description

Technical & Services - Technical & Services -Director / Head of Technical / Production

Position title

Contract

Contractual hours

Full-time

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education / training and experience required for this position:

• Qualified Diesel and/or Petrol Mechanic, plus experience with forklifts or similar material handling equipment; or Qualified Forklift Mechanic
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ mechanical, hydraulic and electrical experience pertaining to forklifts
• General working knowledge of auto electrical systems (ignition, starting, charging, illumination)
• Excellent work ethic – honest, reliable, hardworking, dedicated and takes pride in work carried out
• Highly developed prioritising and multi-tasking skills; strong sense of urgency; problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills with people at all levels in an organisation
• Dedication to service excellence in every aspect of work carried out; strong focus on attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills with people at all levels in an organisation – must be able to converse fluently and comfortably in English; must be able to read and write English
• Ability to work with little or no supervision and still complete tasks timeously; enthusiastic, self-motivated and can use own initiative
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to understand and follow safety measures and precautions
• Ability to interpret and apply technical information
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, operations manuals and manufacturer’s specifications
• Ability to identify and correctly utilise relevant diagnostic equipment and specialised tools
• Willingness and capability to continue learning and growing with new technology and models
• Ability to receive constructive criticism
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition
• Ability to understand and follow safety measures and precautions
• Ability to function effectively in a group and add value to the team / environment
• Ability to work under extreme pressure
• Ability to manage own time – to work according to a schedule and complete set tasks in time
• Must be of sober habits, have high energy levels and general good health – must be declared fit for physical performance requirements of these tasks - physically able to carry, lift, and move heavy objects; must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time; must be able to bend, stretch, twist and reach with body, arms and/or legs.
• As this position is part of a team that service a specialised industry and client requirements are paramount to the success of their businesses and the partnership between our company and theirs – candidates applying for this position must be able to do standby and work overtime as and when requested.

Profile

To perform this job successfully, the appointed individual must be able to perform each essential duty / key performance area satisfactorily. This list of key performance areas is not exhaustive and may be changed / supplemented to accommodate business needs from time to time:

• Servicing of material handling equipment and maintaining forklift serviceability to specified standards and according to set procedures by delivering quality service / maintenance.
• Perform accurate diagnosis / troubleshooting in event of breakdown of equipment; communicate what repairs are needed by advising customer and/or supervisor.
• Maintains vehicle maintenance and operational data / history by updating and timeously communication information that must go on record.
• Promote service / maintenance programs.
• Provide complete customer satisfaction in a polite and professional manner.
• Ensure proper communication between self, workshop staff (Field Service Team Leader and Controller) and customer.
• Ensure OHSACT requirements are met in all actions on company and client premises; maintains a safe work environment by verifying vehicle safety device operations, following standards and procedures and in general complying with legal regulation.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities