TRG 2534 (Greytown) Diesel Mechanic (Farming / Forestry / Workshop)

Introduction

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Title: Diesel Mechanic (Farming / Forestry / Workshop)

Area: Greytown

Industry: Farming / Forestry / Workshop

Ref No.: TRG 2534

Salary

• (CTC) Basic R20 000 kpm (includes standby allowance; overtime available based on operational requirements)

• Live in position includes rent & water: (3 Bedroom Parkhome/Semi Furnished with uncapped Wifi, Secured and Fenced off yard + Work (Vehicle + Cell Phone + Computer) + Annual Leave in December + Over time & Standby

Start Date: As soon as possible

Type: Permanent / Contract / LDC / Other

Special Instructions: Trade-tested qualification (Mechanical / Electrical / Auto-Electrical) required due to health & safety inspection responsibilities

An opportunity for an experienced DIESEL MECHANIC (FARMING / FORESTRY / WORKSHOP) is required for permanent employment based in Greytown.

• This hands-on role involves the full maintenance, repair and servicing of farm and forestry vehicles, equipment and machinery.

• The successful candidate will also perform health and safety inspections and general workshop duties in a rural farming / forestry environment.

• This will be a live in position with housing etc included.

• This position is available for someone seeking long term employment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Repair, service and maintain farm vehicles and equipment (including Bell loggers, tractors, bulldozers and bakkies)

• Repair and service chainsaws (Husqvarna & Stihl)

• Repair and service water pumps used for firefighting

• Conduct routine maintenance, checks and health & safety inspections on all vehicles and machinery

• Perform general workshop duties and maintain workshop premises

• Complete workshop administration including job cards and service registers

• Control workshop store stock and issue petrol, oils and diesel

• Assist with on-farm breakdowns and emergency call-outs

• Carry out hydraulic pipe repairs and related work

• Perform grinding, welding and other workshop fabrication tasks as required

• Standby every second weekend and overtime / emergency breakdowns as operationally required

• Working hours: 06h30 – 16h00 Monday to Friday (plus standby and overtime)

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Trade Tested Diesel Mechanic / Mechanical / Electrical / Auto-Electrical – essential (required for health & safety inspection duties)

• Min 3 years’ proven experience as a Diesel Mechanic in a farm workshop / forestry / agricultural environment

• Practical experience on farm vehicles, tractors, loggers, bulldozers and bakkies

• Experience with chainsaw repairs and servicing (Husqvarna / Stihl)

• Experience with water pump servicing and repairs (firefighting pumps)

• Hydraulic systems knowledge and pipe repairs

• Basic workshop administration, job cards and stock control skills

• Grinding and welding skills

• Fire-fighting experience in a forestry or farm environment

• Code 14 (PDP) licence advantageous

• Zulu and English-speaking ability required

• Honest, dedicated, hard-working and loyal with a clear criminal record

• Willing to learn and work as part of a team

• Traceable & contactable references

• Local residency or willing to relocate to the Greytown / Midland’s area

• Submit CV (Word / PDF) to therecruitmentguy@outlook.com , Ref # (TRG 2534)

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Diesel mechanical diagnostics, repair and servicing

• Auto-electrical and electrical fault-finding

• Hydraulic systems and pipe work

• Chainsaw and small-engine repairs

• Welding and fabrication

• Workshop administration and stock control

• Health & safety inspections on vehicles and machinery

• Time management and ability to work independently

• Problem-solving under pressure (breakdowns and emergencies)

Package & Remuneration

Salary

• (CTC) Basic R20 000 kpm (includes standby allowance; overtime available based on operational requirements)

• Live in position includes rent & water: (3 Bedroom Parkhome/Semi Furnished with uncapped Wifi, Secured and Fenced off yard + Work (Vehicle + Cell Phone + Computer) + Annual Leave in December + Over time & Standby

Start Date: As soon as possible

Type: Permanent / Contract / LDC / Other

Special Instructions: Trade-tested qualification (Mechanical / Electrical / Auto-Electrical) required due to health & safety inspection responsibilities

Interested?

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Only applications from suitably experienced candidates who meet the requirements of this vacancy will be considered.

• Interested candidates must submit their updated CV (Word / PDF) via email to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com , quoting the correct Ref. Number (TRG 2534) in the subject line.

Please attach all relevant supporting documentation, including (where applicable):

• Tertiary and secondary qualifications

• Professional memberships and/or partnerships

• Trade, training, and/or in-house certificates

• Relevant operating, vehicle, hardware, or equipment licences

• Previous employment references with contactable details

• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.

• If you do not receive feedback within three (3) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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