Trade Tested Truck Diesel Technician (Richards Bay)
The Recruitment Guy · Richards Bay, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
A great opportunity for experienced trade tested truck diesel technicians to join established commercial vehicle workshop operations in Richards Bay. If you have 3 to 5 years of post trade experience with trucks, extra heavies, and fleet servicing, this permanent role offers market related pay, career growth, and a structured workshop environment.
About the role
We are looking for skilled and motivated trade tested truck diesel technicians to join established workshop operations in the Richards Bay area. These are new permanent positions created due to ongoing expansion, and you will work in a structured commercial vehicle workshop that values quality workmanship and professional standards.
As a truck diesel technician, you will perform diagnostics, servicing, maintenance, and repairs on commercial vehicles including extra heavy trucks. You will identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, and technical faults, complete repairs accurately and efficiently, and maintain quality workmanship and workshop productivity. You will also follow job card, safety, and workshop procedures, keep accurate technical and service records, and work closely with workshop management and fellow technicians. There may be additional duties such as breakdown support or standby requirements where applicable.
To apply, submit your CV in Word or PDF format to therecruitmentguy@outlook.com with the reference TRG 2463 in the subject line. Include traceable and contactable references. Local residency or relocation to Richards Bay is required.
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 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
- Field service, call outs, breakdowns, standby, and workshop exposure
- Code EC or Code 14 driver's licence
- Additional manufacturer or technical training is advantageous
- 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
Job details
- Organisation
- The Recruitment Guy
- Location
- Richards Bay, 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
This role is perfect for a qualified diesel technician who wants to settle into a stable, long term position with a company that values technical skill and offers room to grow. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your trade test qualification and at least 3 to 5 years of experience working on trucks with a commercial workshop background. Highlight any experience with extra heavy vehicles, fleet servicing, or major brands, and mention your Code EC or Code 14 licence. Include references that are traceable and contactable. In an interview, you can expect questions about specific fault finding scenarios, how you handle breakdowns or standby duties, and your ability to work on your own and within a team. Show that you understand workshop safety and job card procedures. Emphasise your reliability and commitment to quality work. A short cover note in your email can help you stand out, and make sure you put TRG 2463 in the subject line so your application is processed quickly.
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