Diesel Mechanic (C2)
- Location
- Piet Retief, Mpumalanga
- Work model
- On-site
- Contract
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Certificate / N-level / trade
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for an experienced Diesel Mechanic (C2) based in Piet Retief, working for a leading forestry and natural resources company. The primary responsibility involves the maintenance of diesel and petrol vehicles and machinery within a demanding production and processing environment. This includes planned, unscheduled, and breakdown maintenance, as well as project work on site. The position also requires supervision of the repair shop and carrying out standby duties. This vacancy is being recruited by Hire Resolve, a South African recruitment company specializing in placing professionals in permanent and contract roles across various sectors including Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing, and Finance. **What you will do** * Perform equipment inspections and ensure the effective execution of daily work activities. * Supervise the repair shop and ensure the effective performance of the workshop team and subordinates. * Carry out planned, unscheduled, and breakdown maintenance on diesel and petrol vehicles and machinery. * Conduct project work on site. * Comply with production and safety procedures, Quality Management System requirements, company policies, and OHSA. * Execute standby duties as required. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 with Core Mathematics * N3 Mechanics * Accredited Trade Test qualification in Diesel Mechanics * Minimum 5 years' motor mechanic maintenance experience within a heavy industry factory * Unendorsed Code EC driver's licence * Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft 365 * Ability to communicate competently in English * Clear criminal record * Proven ability to supervise a repair shop and workshop team * Stable employment history is essential; job hopping will be viewed as a deal breaker. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced Diesel Mechanic with strong experience in heavy industrial vehicle and machinery maintenance. The ideal candidate will be adept at performing various types of maintenance (planned, unscheduled, breakdown) on diesel and petrol vehicles and machinery in a demanding production and processing environment. They should possess a proven ability to supervise a repair shop and workshop team, be willing to perform standby duties, and demonstrate a stable employment history. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/engineering/other-engineering/piet-retief/diesel-mechanic-c2-id-7583824 Source: jobmail
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At a glance
- At least 5 years of experience.
- Microsoft Office
- Agile / Scrum
- Driver's licence
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