Diesel Mechanic at RCL Foods

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.

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

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.

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/27