Trade Tested, Mechanic : Battery Technician

Fullstop Recruitment Services (Pty) Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced technician to assemble and repair Lithium Ion and Lead Acid batteries in Gqeberha. Responsibilities include ensuring safety standards, performing diagnostics, and maintaining workshop cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have a Mechanic Trade Test, experience with batteries, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits available.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong work ethic, be honest and reliable.
• Experience with batteries and charging equipment is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and repair Lithium Ion & Lead Acid batteries.
• Ensure safety standards and quality checks are met.
• Provide diagnosis and repairs for equipment breakdown.

Skills

Excellent work ethic

Prioritizing and multi-tasking skills

Problem solving and decision-making skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to understand safety measures

Education

Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent

Trade test certificate, mechanic

Valid forklift license

Qualified Electrician / electronics

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Specialized tools

Job description

Overview

The purpose of this position is to assemble and repair Lithium Ion & Lead Acid batteries and chargers in a cost-efficient manner by using the correct equipment, to the required industry and safety standards and assist with other duties.

Responsibilities

• Build new batteries with correct layout and polarity.
• Cut and use packing correctly to stabilize cells in tank.
• Place the correct cells in the correct tank according to machine model.
• Paint, clean and mark steel tanks as and when necessary.
• Need to do acid adjustments as and when required.
• Build batteries in specified time frame.
• Keep the workshop clean and tidy.
• Deliver batteries and chargers.
• Correct use of multi-meter to test and fault find complete batteries.
• Battery reports - read, understand and respond appropriately.
• Perform accurate diagnosis / troubleshooting / repairs, in event of breakdown of equipment; communicate what repairs are needed by advising the customer and / or supervisor.
• Strip, rebuild and service Lead Acid / Lithium batteries and chargers.
• Access, repair and replace faulty accessories.
• Remove cells wedged in the tank appropriately and safely.
• Complete quality check once the assembly process is complete.
• Ensure OHSACT requirements are met in all actions on company and client premises; maintain a safe work environment by verifying batteries and chargers are safe to operate; following standards and procedures and in general complying with legal regulation.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities

Minimum Requirements, Skills and Experience

• Preferred Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Trade test certificate, mechanic
• Code 08 or 10 drivers license
• Valid forklift license
• Qualified Electrician / electronics, plus experience with batteries and charging equipment or studying towards Electrical / electronic qualification.
• General working knowledge of batteries and chargers’ electrical systems.
• Excellent work ethic – honest, reliable, hardworking, dedicated and takes pride in work carried out.
• Highly developed prioritizing and multi-tasking skills; strong sense of urgency; problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills with people at all levels in an organization.
• Dedication to service excellence in every aspect of work carried out, strong focus on attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.
• 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 utilize relevant diagnostic equipment and specialized 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.
• Must be of sober habits and declared fit to do this job
• Will work with other departments at branch level : Parts, Rental, Service, Sales