Job Description
RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized, fleet focused Diesel Mechanic within the baking business unit.
The suitable candidate will be required to carry out maintenance & preventive service in accordance to the maintenance schedule plan and breakdowns and attend to afterhours breakdowns on local delivery fleet.
This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Transport Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities
Fleet Maintenance
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
People Management
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 and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritizing.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Qualification:
Matric
N3 National Certificate as Diesel Mechanic
Experience and Training:
4-5 years' experience as a qualified mechanic in a workshop environment with at least one year in a supervisory role.
Experience with FAW; Fuso; Hino and Nissan Trucks
Behaviour Standards
Be brilliant at the basics
Lead with integrity, respect and energy
Take accountability for results and people
Knowledge
Various makes of delivery vehicles
Fault Finding
Fleet maintenance software (freeway, profleet; fms would be advantageous)
Auto electrical maintenance (advantageous)
Skills
Initiative and assertive
Tolerant of stress and pressure
Proactive
Attention to detail
Deadline driven
People orientated
Results/Goal oriented
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