Mechanic

QUALIFIED GENERAL MECHANIC

A vacancy exists for a Qualified Mechanic based in the Robertville area.  The purpose of the position is to have a hands-on fleet management approach.

• School Qualification.
• Qualified i.e. Trade test passed for petrol and diesel mechanics.
• 5-8 years Mechanical experience in both petrol and diesel vehicles.
• A good understanding of Workshop consumables and vehicle parts.
• A thorough understanding of workshop environment.
• Fault diagnostic experience – crucial.
• Have Auto Electrical experience.
• Driver’s license and own transport essential.
• Own reliable transport.
• Clear Criminal Record.
• Experience servicing vehicles
• Experience replacing clutches
• Ability to perform general vehicle maintenance and repairs
• Experience working on and repairing engines
• Knowledge of various vehicle makes and models will be advantageous

Key responsibilities:

• Services and repairs on all company Vehicles
• Standby duties/ after hours with the odd occasional. 
• To manage or do services on all Company Vehicles out of guarantee.
• To manage or do all repairs/maintenance on Company Vehicles efficiently and promptly in conjunction with Fleet Manager.
• To advise the Fleet Manager on all difficulties/ problems if repairs / maintenance cannot be done.
• Report all major repairs required to the Fleet Manager for approval.
• To take all Vehicles for a “test drive” after repairs / maintenance have been done.
• To do standby repairs / maintenance after hours and over weekends (designated mechanics only) or as per arrangement.

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team.  Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.