Mechanic Assistant - Pietermaritzburg

Closing Date 2025/11/28Reference Number RCL251121-4Company RCL FoodsJob Title Mechanic Assistant - PietermaritzburgFunctions Supply ChainJob Type Classification PermanentLocation - Town / City PietermaritzburgLocation - Province KwaZulu-NatalLocation - Country South AfricaJob DescriptionRCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized, fleet focused Mechanic Assistant within the baking business unit.The suitable candidate will be required to carry out maintenance & preventive service in accordance to the maintenance schedule plan and breakdowns and attend to afterhours breakdowns on local delivery fleet.This role will be based in Pietermaritzburg and reporting to the Transport Manager.Minimum RequirementsEducation and Qualification:MatricDiesel Mechanic Qualification AdvantageousExperience And Training2-3 years’ experience in a FMCG workshop environment.Experience with FAW; Fuso; Hino and Nissan Trucks (Advantageous)Behavior StandardsBe brilliant at the basicsLead with integrity, respect and energyTake accountability for results and peopleKnowledgeVarious makes of delivery vehiclesAttributesInitiative and assertiveTolerant of stress and pressureProactiveAttention to detailDeadline drivenPeople orientatedResults/Goal orientedDuties & ResponsibilitiesFleet MaintenanceEnsure workshop is clean and maintain housekeeping as per HSEMS requirement.Dispose waste in designated area as per HSEMS requirementFollow lead mechanic instruction.Assist lead mechanic when required.Carry out duties assigned by mechanic in efficient and safe mannerMaintain proper handling of all equipment, especially mechanical and electronic gauges in order to avoid failures.Achieving the knowledge of Mechanic assistant (Technical and Safety).Carry out all work activities in a safe manner.Follow all company procedures and controls.Maintain good housekeeping at work site and accommodation on daily basis.