Truck Mechanic (Day Shift)

Beaver Migration and Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 673,000 - 972,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsored relocation

Immigration support

Job summary

Beaver Migration and Recruitment, on behalf of a leading Belgium-based commercial vehicle maintenance company, is seeking an experienced Truck Mechanic to join its workshop team. The role includes diagnosing faults, servicing heavy vehicles, and delivering quality workmanship, with an employer-sponsored relocation opportunity.

You will work in a modern workshop, perform scheduled servicing, repairs, and maintenance, and read technical manuals, while benefiting from immigration support throughout

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Truck Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Mechanic, or Heavy Vehicle Technician.
• 3–5 years' experience maintaining and repairing commercial trucks.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and braking systems.
• Afrikaans proficiency essential; good English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on commercial trucks.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults across a range of truck brands.
• Inspecting, servicing, and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, and brake systems.
• Completing repairs in line with manufacturer specifications and safety standards.
• Carrying out welding and light fabrication work where required.
• Repairing and replacing truck curtains and tarpaulins.
• Reading and interpreting technical manuals and workshop documentation.
• Completing workshop records accurately.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised work environment.
• Working closely with the workshop team to maximise fleet reliability and minimise downtime.

Skills

Truck Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic

Commercial Vehicle Mechanic

Heavy Vehicle Technician

Education

Qualified in Diesel Mechanics / Automotive Mechanics or related trade

Job description

Relocate to Belgium | Employer-Sponsored Opportunity

A leading commercial vehicle maintenance company in Belgium is looking for experienced Truck Mechanics to join its growing workshop team.

If you're passionate about diagnosing faults, servicing heavy commercial vehicles, and delivering quality workmanship, this is your opportunity to build a long-term international career with an employer-sponsored relocation opportunity.

Successful candidates will receive employer-sponsored relocation and immigration support throughout the recruitment process.

About the Role

As a Truck Mechanic, you'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a fleet of modern commercial vehicles, ensuring they remain safe, reliable, and roadworthy.

Working in a professional workshop environment, you'll use your technical expertise to diagnose faults, complete preventative maintenance, and carry out repairs to the highest industry standards.

What You'll Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on commercial trucks

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults across a range of truck brands

• Inspecting, servicing, and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, and brake systems

• Completing repairs in line with manufacturer specifications and safety standards

• Carrying out welding and light fabrication work where required

• Repairing and replacing truck curtains and tarpaulins

• Reading and interpreting technical manuals and workshop documentation

• Completing workshop records accurately

• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised work environment

• Working closely with the workshop team to maximise fleet reliability and minimise downtime

We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Proven experience as a Truck Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Mechanic, or Heavy Vehicle Technician

• A recognised qualification in Diesel Mechanics, Automotive Mechanics, or a related trade (preferred)

• 3–5 years' experience maintaining and repairing commercial trucks or heavy vehicles

• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

• Experience working on hydraulic, pneumatic, and braking systems

• A proactive attitude with excellent attention to detail

• The ability to work independently and as part of a professional workshop team

Advantageous Experience

• Welding and fabrication

• Truck curtain and tarpaulin repairs

• Experience working with multiple commercial truck brands

Language Requirement

Afrikaans proficiency is essential for this opportunity.

Good English communication skills are also required.

Candidate Requirements

• South African citizen

• Willing and able to relocate to Belgium

• Valid passport (or willing to obtain one)

• Able to work permanent day shifts

What's On Offer

• Competitive European salary

• Permanent, full-time employment

• Ongoing technical training and development

• Modern, well-equipped workshop with advanced diagnostic equipment

• Stable employment with a leading commercial vehicle maintenance company

• Supportive team culture focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement

• Excellent long-term career growth opportunities