Diesel Mechanic (Farming / Forestry / Workshop)

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)

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• 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 / Midlands area