Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Job Purpose:

The motor vehicle mechanic will be responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, servicing and maintaining motor vehicles to ensure they operate safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Vehicle Inspection - perform comprehensive inspections of vehicles to identify mechanical, electrical, and other issues

• Diagnosis - identify problems with engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, suspension, and other vehicle components

• Repair and Maintenance - perform repairs and maintenance tasks including engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, brake replacements, and fluid flushes

• Part Replacement: replace worn or damaged parts such as belts, hoses, spark plugs, brake pads, and filters

• Electrical Systems: troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including wiring, batteries, starters, alternators, and lighting

• Computerised Systems: diagnose and repair complex computerised systems including engine control modules (ECMs), antilock brake systems (ABS), and airbag systems

• Production Support: communicate with production teams to explain repairs, provide estimates, and address concerns

• Documentation: maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities

• Safety Compliance: ensure that all repairs and maintenance tasks meet safety standards and regulations

• Assist in the development and implementation of planned preventative maintenance schedules

• Identify, develop, recommend, and execute key maintenance efficiency drivers to ensure continuous achievement of set goals and objectives

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance schedules as necessary and planned work orders as required, keep updated records of preventive maintenance activities and provide feedback to develop the system

• Provide technical support throughout the value chain whenever called upon

• Attending breakdowns, identifying faults and solving problems with minimal downtime to production

• Identify spare requirements and log usage

• Estimate length of time required to complete a job and likely consequences of failure to complete work within required timescales

• Work within 5S methodology to maintain high workplace standard

• Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage

• Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to supervisor

• Ensure all work is undertaken to a high-quality standard and adheres to all quality standard regulations

• Make full use of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and the W.O system

• Plan and prioritise workload to support production and ensure efficient use of working time

• Log completion of work on all required maintenance management systems

• Ensure that contractors work in accordance with company procedures

• Work in a safe manner complying with all health, safety, and environmental requirements to ensure own and safety of others

• Handle any hazardous materials in an appropriate manner

• Support continuous improvement activities

• Understanding engineering, scientific and other technical information

• Provide training and guidance to junior technicians or new hires as needed

• And any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Required qualifications and experience:

• Diploma or degree in automotive engineering from a recognised automotive training institution

• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and computerised systems in motor vehicles

• Practical hands-on approach to problem solving

• Valid driving license

• Structured Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Commercial understanding of the impact of failure/downtime on production and customer delivery

• Good understanding of customer expectations and deliverables with an awareness of the impact of failure/cost of inadequate quality

• Thoroughness and precision in performing inspections, repairs, and maintenance tasks

• Ability to train self and cascade knowledge to others

• Excellent teamwork skills

• An understanding of health and safety requirements

• Flexible approach to duties and tasks

• Shows moral courage, openness and honesty and has a collaborative approach when dealing with others

Critical Competencies required:

• A person of high integrity

• Must be able to multitask and work independently

• Collecting and analysing data

• Attention to detail