Mechanic Assistant - Pietermaritzburg at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized, fleet focused Mechanic Assistant 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 Pietermaritzburg and reporting to the Transport Manager.

Minimum Requirements    
Education and Qualification:

• Matric
• Diesel Mechanic Qualification Advantageous

Experience and Training:

• 2-3 years’ experience in a FMCG workshop environment.
• Experience with FAW; Fuso; Hino and Nissan Trucks (Advantageous)

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

Attributes

• Initiative and assertive
• Tolerant of stress and pressure
• Proactive
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven
• People orientated
• Results/Goal oriented

Duties & Responsibilities    

Fleet Maintenance

• Ensure workshop is clean and maintain housekeeping as per HSEMS requirement.
• Dispose waste in designated area as per HSEMS requirement
• Follow lead mechanic instruction.
• Assist lead mechanic when required.
• Carry out duties assigned by mechanic in efficient and safe manner
• Maintain proper handling of all equipment, especially mechanical and electronic gauges in order to avoid failures.
• Achieving the knowledge of Mechanic assistant (Technical and Safety).
• Carry out all work activities in a safe manner.
• Follow all company procedures and controls.
• Maintain good housekeeping at work site and accommodation on daily basis.

Deadline:28th November,2025