General Workshop Assistant M/F - Bloemfontein at CFAO

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To provide technical assistance and help in the service department, working under the direct instruction of a technician and/or salesperson.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12/equivalent
• Some experience in carrying out technical work under instruction.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transport.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
• Clean criminal record

RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

• To assist the service technicians in the repair and servicing of motor vehicles.
• To understand the application of and recognize tools and equipment for servicing and repair.
• To keep tools and equipment clean and safe and to report defects to the immediate supervisor.
• To keep work areas in a clean condition.
• To recognize parts as per job card and/or picking slip information.
• To carry out loading work carefully and safely, ensuring that applicable manning and hoisting equipment is correctly used.
• To promptly respond to instructions in the work place in respect of time constraints applicable to the service and parts departments' work load.
• To assist in the removal of wheels from motor vehicles and the replacement thereof under direct instruction.
• To ensure that body and paint work is not damaged while working on motor vehicles.
• To ensure that parts, tools and equipment are not lost or damaged.
• To assist in the parts department in the course of handling dispatch and outgoing items for internal and external use.
• Not to tamper with or remove any items whatsoever in customers' vehicles.
• To place in position protective covers or dust sheets, prior to work being carried out on motor vehicles.
• To clean away excessive waste of consumables after service and repairs to motor vehicles.
• To ensure that no wastage of lubricating fluids and cleaning consumables occurs.
• Any ad hoc responsibilities, as and when required.