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
SUMMARY:
An opportunity for an experienced DIESEL MECHANIC (FARMING / FORESTRY / WORKSHOP) is required for permanent employment based in Greytown.
POSITION INFO:
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 / Midland’s area
- Submit CV (Word / PDF) to , Ref # (TRG 2534)
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Diesel mechanical diagnostics, repair and servicing
- Auto-electrical and electrical fault-finding
- Hydraulic systems and pipe work
- Chainsaw and small-engine repairs
- Welding and fabrication
- Workshop administration and stock control
- Health & safety inspections on vehicles and machinery
- Time management and ability to work independently
- Problem-solving under pressure (breakdowns and emergencies)
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Only applications from suitably experienced candidates who meet the requirements of this vacancy will be considered.
- Interested candidates must submit their updated CV (Word / PDF) via email to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com , quoting the correct Ref. Number (TRG 2534) in the subject line.
Please attach all relevant supporting documentation, including (where applicable):
- Tertiary and secondary qualifications
- Professional memberships and/or partnerships
- Trade, training, and/or in-house certificates
- Relevant operating, vehicle, hardware, or equipment licences
- Previous employment references with contactable details
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
- If you do not receive feedback within three (3) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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