Diesel Mechanic - Durban at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• RCL Foods  is currently looking for X2 qualified and experienced Diesel Mechanics who will be based at our Operating Site in Durban (internal circulation within the Sunbake group ). 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.

Minimum Requirements    
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matricnic
• N3 National Certificate as Diesel Mecha

 Experience and Training

• 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.

Knowledge and Skill

• Behavior Standards
• Be brilliant at the basics
• Lead with integrity, respect and energy
• Take accountability for results and people

Knowledge

• Various makes of delivery vehicles
• Various makes of forklift models
• Fault Finding
• Fleet maintenance software (freeway, profleet; fms would be advantageous)
• Auto electrical maintenance (advantageous)

Attributes

• Initiative and assertive
• Tolerant of stress and pressure
• Proactive
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven
• People orientated
• Results/Goal oriented
• Problem Solving
• First point contact in resolving technical fleet maintenance problems.

Customer Relationships

Internal

• Production
• Warehousing & Distribution Maintenance
• Oil & Feed Plant

External

• Suppliers (Parts & Services)

Decision Making

• Within natural scope of work in the coordination of the day to day activities of immediate team
• Time frame on decisions: Immediately up to 1 week

Leadership / Supervision

• Uphold the RCL FOODS standards of leadership
• Provide technical support & leadership to mechanical assistants

Competencies

• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
• Self - driven
• Attention to detail
• Staff supervision
• Conflict Resolution
• People Orientated

Communication

• Technical verbal communication
• Basic verbal instruction & requests

Duties & Responsibilities    
Key job 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)
• Asses 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.

Deadline:11th August,2025