Diesel Mechanic - Pietermaritzburg
Overview
RCL Foods is currently looking for a qualified and experienced Diesel Mechanic who will be based at our Operating Site in Pietermaritzburg. The position will report to the Transport Manager. Purpose of the position: To carry out maintenance & preventive service in accordance to the maintenance schedule plan and breakdowns and attend to afterhours breakdowns on local delivery fleet and forklifts.
Requirements
- Matric
- N3 National Certificate as Diesel Mechanic
- 4-5 years’ experience as a qualified mechanic in a workshop environment
- 1 year in a supervisory role
- Experience with FAW, FUSO, ISUZU, Scania, Toyota and Nissan Trucks
Responsibilities
- Execute the preventative maintenance schedule
- Perform delivery vehicle breakdown services as required
- Attend to after hour vehicle breakdowns
- Perform minor auto electrician repairs
- Prepare vehicles for annual Certificate of Fitness (COF)
- Ensure all mechanical tasks are completed according to the job card specifications
- Ensure cost effective utilization of parts (new & used)
- Assess services rendered by external suppliers are of high quality within the agreed scope of work
- Analyze fleet fuel consumption figures & take corrective action measures
- Ensure team availability to allocated task
- Accurate and timeous recording of teams time sheets
- Ensure good working relations between staff
- Manage performance of mechanical assistants and address issues
- Adhere to and enforce company disciplinary code
- Be an ambassador for Our Way
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities for direct reports
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