Trade Tested Truck Diesel Technician in Ermelo
The Recruitment Guy · Ermelo, Mpumalanga
Overview
A great opportunity for experienced, trade tested truck diesel technicians to join established commercial vehicle workshop operations in Ermelo, Mpumalanga. If you have a solid background in truck, fleet or dealership workshops and you are ready for a permanent role with growth potential, this could be your next move. The position offers market related pay and a start date that can be negotiated. Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to Ermelo.
About the role
We are recruiting trade tested truck diesel technicians for established commercial workshop operations in Ermelo, Mpumalanga. These roles are with a growing operation that needs technically capable and motivated professionals who understand the standards and discipline of a structured commercial vehicle workshop. You will work on trucks including extra heavy vehicles, heavy motor vehicles and medium motor vehicles.
Your day to day work will include performing diagnostics, servicing, maintenance and repairs on commercial vehicles. You will identify and resolve mechanical, electrical and technical faults, complete repairs accurately and efficiently, and make sure quality workmanship and workshop productivity are maintained. You will follow job card, safety and workshop procedures, keep accurate technical and service records, and work closely with workshop management and fellow technicians. You may also assist with breakdown support or standby requirements when needed.
To apply, please email your CV in Word or PDF format to therecruitmentguy@outlook.com with the reference number TRG 2420 in the subject line.
Requirements
- Trade Tested Diesel Mechanic or Diesel Technician qualification
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant post trade experience
- Experience in a structured commercial vehicle dealership or equivalent professional workshop environment
- Strong fault finding and diagnostic capability
- Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team
- Good communication skills and a professional work ethic
- Experience with established commercial vehicle brands
- Service centre, fleet or dealership workshop experience with formal service and repair procedures
- Field service, call outs, breakdowns, standby and workshop exposure
- Code EC or Code 14 driver's licence
- Own basic tools where required
- Traceable and contactable references
- Local residency or relocation required
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostics, servicing, maintenance and repairs on commercial vehicles
- Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical and technical faults
- Complete repairs accurately and efficiently according to required standards
- Maintain quality workmanship and workshop productivity
- Follow job card, safety and workshop procedures
- Maintain accurate technical and service records
- Work effectively with workshop management and fellow technicians
- Assist with additional workshop duties, breakdown support or standby requirements where applicable
Benefits
Market related remuneration based on qualifications, experience and technical capability, industry related benefits where applicable, career growth and promotional opportunities available
Job details
- Organisation
- The Recruitment Guy
- Location
- Ermelo, Mpumalanga
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Category
- Trades & Artisan
- Application Email
- therecruitmentguy@outlook.com
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
When applying for this truck diesel technician role, make sure your CV clearly shows your trade test qualification and the number of years you have worked on trucks after qualifying. The employer is looking for someone who has worked in a proper commercial workshop, so list your experience with specific truck brands and the types of repairs you have done. Highlight your diagnostic skills and any field service or breakdown experience. If you have a Code EC or Code 14 licence, mention it early. Also include contactable references. Since the job is in Ermelo, be clear about whether you live nearby or are willing to relocate. Send your CV as a Word or PDF attachment and put the reference TRG 2420 in the subject line of your email. A short, well written cover note that points to your relevant workshop experience will help you stand out.
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