Hydraulic Technician for Commercial Vehicle Fleet Maintenance in Camperdown
The Recruitment Guy · Camperdown, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
A permanent Hydraulic Technician role in Camperdown with a focus on keeping commercial vehicle fleets running smoothly. If you have three years of hands on hydraulic and fleet maintenance experience, a Code B licence and welding skills, this could be a solid move. You will handle repairs, breakdowns and workshop duties, including standby and overtime. It suits someone who is precise, reliable and comfortable working under pressure in a busy workshop environment.
About the role
This is a hands on role for a skilled Hydraulic Technician who enjoys keeping commercial vehicles and fleet equipment in top condition. Based in Camperdown, you will work as part of a workshop team that handles hydraulic repairs, maintenance and breakdown support for a commercial vehicle fleet.
What the day to day looks like:
- Carrying out maintenance and upkeep on fleet vehicles and hydraulic systems
- Attending to breakdowns during and outside normal working hours
- Taking part in standby duties on a rotating basis
- Managing internal parts processes and keeping workshop admin in order
- Spotting deviations, irregularities and discrepancies and reporting them
- Keeping the workshop clean and complying with health and safety rules
You will need to be comfortable working overtime when needed and staying calm under pressure. The role is permanent and the start date is as soon as possible.
Application note: Send your CV in Word or PDF format to therecruitmentguy@outlook.com and use the reference TRG 2564 in your application subject line.
Requirements
- Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate)
- Valid Code B (08) driver's licence
- Minimum three years of practical experience in a similar hydraulic technician role
- Welding experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and precision
- Good self discipline and time management
- Ability to work overtime and under pressure
- Traceable and contactable references
- Must live locally in Camperdown or be willing to relocate
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance and upkeep of the fleet
- Participate in standby duties
- Attend to breakdowns during and outside normal working hours
- Administer internal parts processes
- Identify deviations, irregularities and discrepancies
- Maintain workshop housekeeping and comply with health and safety requirements
Job details
- Organisation
- The Recruitment Guy
- Location
- Camperdown, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Trades & Artisan
- Application Email
- therecruitmentguy@outlook.com
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
If you are applying for this hydraulic technician role, your CV should make your hands on experience very clear. The hiring team will want to see the types of fleets you have worked on, the hydraulic repairs you have done and how long you stayed in previous jobs. Mention your welding experience and your Code B licence early on. Since this is a workshop role with standby and overtime, it helps to show that you are reliable and comfortable working under pressure. Attach your matric certificate and driver's licence if you have them. When you email your CV, use the subject line exactly as requested and keep your CV in Word or PDF format. A short, clean CV that highlights practical experience and references will stand out more than a long one.
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