Service Technician

Main Purpose of Job

Provide customer support by attending routine services (per OEM standards) vehicle repairs, on-road repairs and preventative maintenance in the workshop.

Responsibilities: 

• Diagnose vehicle mechanical faults and repair requirements accurately
• Diagnose vehicle electrical faults and repair requirements 
• Repair and maintain vehicle(s) as assigned 
• Conclude job card(s) accurately for all workshop activities
• Complete root cause analysis of major component failures
• Attend to breakdowns, including stand-by service (day and night) 
• Maintain levels of productivity and efficiency as instructed
• Perform shift work when required
• Manage all Repair Shop Assistants in the workshop and ensure all tools and equipment is in a safe area before and after usage, and in working order
• Damaged tools reported in the workshop, by Service Technicians, are attended to with priority
• Manage all Repair Shop Assistants in the workshop and ensure: 
• The work area is safe prior to starting work
• Areas reported as unsafe or not in an acceptable working condition, by Service Technicians, are attended to with priority to clear and resolve on site
• Manage the Repair Shop Assistant staff in the workshop and ensure: 

All recyclable items, i.e. paper, plastic, glass or metal items are disposed of in the correctly allocated recycle bins or allocated areas

Ensure all actions of staff in the workshop are conducted in a neat manner taking into account health, environmental and safety factors.

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• Diploma - Mechanic or Electrical qualification completed, related to Mechanical & Electrical repairs and diagnostic equipment
• Advantage - Certified DAF Master Technician
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a workshop environment
• Experience with Truck vehicle repairs is essential
• Roadside repair and vehicle diagnosis, Experience in Major component, Mechanical & electrical repairs and diagnostic equipment
• Ideal: Previous experience of DAF vehicle maintenance and repairs
• DAF product knowledge

If you have not received a response within 48 hours of submitting your resume, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.