Trade Tested Truck Diesel Technician (Newcastle, KZN)
The Recruitment Guy · Newcastle, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
A well established commercial vehicle workshop in Newcastle, Northern KZN is looking for Trade Tested Truck Diesel Technicians to join their growing team. If you have 3 to 5 years of post trade experience on trucks, extra heavies, HMV and MMV, and you are comfortable with diagnostics, breakdowns and standby, this permanent role offers market related pay, career growth and a structured workshop environment.
About the role
This is a hands on diesel technician role based at an established commercial vehicle workshop in Newcastle, Northern KZN. The workshop is expanding and needs technically capable artisans who understand how a structured truck and fleet service centre operates. You will work on commercial vehicles including extra heavies, HMV and MMV, handling diagnostics, servicing, repairs and breakdown support.
The environment follows manufacturer OEM standards and formal job card procedures, so accuracy, turnaround time and quality workmanship matter. You will work alongside workshop management and other technicians, and there is exposure to field service, call outs and standby where required. Permanent and immediate employment is available, with salary and benefits discussed with shortlisted candidates.
To apply, send your CV in Word or PDF format to therecruitmentguy@outlook.com and use the reference TRG 2439 in your email subject line. This is a direct application by email, not through the job board.
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, service centre or fleet workshop
- Strong fault finding and diagnostic capability
- Background working on trucks including extra heavies, HMV and MMV
- Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team
- Good communication skills and a professional work ethic
- Code EC or Code 14 driver's licence
- Own basic tools where required
- Traceable and contactable references
- Local residency in Newcastle or willingness to relocate
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostics, servicing, maintenance and repairs on commercial vehicles
- Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical and technical faults
- Complete repairs accurately and efficiently to required standards
- Maintain quality workmanship and workshop productivity
- Follow job card, safety and workshop procedures
- Keep accurate technical and service records
- Work effectively with workshop management and fellow technicians
- Assist with breakdown support, call outs or standby when required
Benefits
Market related remuneration based on qualifications, experience and technical capability, industry related benefits where applicable, career growth and promotional opportunities
Job details
- Organisation
- The Recruitment Guy
- Location
- Newcastle, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Certificate
- Category
- Automotive & Motor
- Application Email
- therecruitmentguy@outlook.com
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
Before you send your CV off, make sure it shows the practical side of your trade. List the truck brands you have worked on, the types of repairs you handle, and any field service or standby experience you have. The recruiter will want to see a clear post trade track record, so include your trade test date and employer references that can be contacted.
In the subject line of your email, put TRG 2439 so your application lands in the right pile. If you have a Code 14 licence, make that visible near the top of your CV. For an interview, be ready to talk through a real fault finding example and how you follow job card and safety procedures. Newcastle based candidates should highlight their local residency, and if you are relocating, show that you are committed to the move.
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