Qualified Diesel Mechanic Workshop Foreman – Heavy-Duty Vehicle & Fleet Environment
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Durban - South Africa
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Job Summary
Qualified Diesel Mechanic / Workshop Foreman Heavy-Duty Vehicle & Fleet Environment
SCallaghan Recruitment is assisting a well-established logistics and fleet services business in appointing a qualified Diesel Mechanic / Workshop Foreman for its Pinetown operation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced heavy-duty diesel mechanic who has developed strong leadership skills and is looking to take the next step in their career.
Working within a busy fleet maintenance environment the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the workshop panel shop and tyre bay while providing technical leadership to the workshop team.
This is not a passenger vehicle workshop role. The client is specifically looking for candidates with proven experience working on heavy-duty commercial vehicles within a fleet logistics or transport environment.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a technically strong hands-on leader who enjoys mentoring others while remaining actively involved in workshop operations. You should be confident coordinating workshop activities maintaining high technical standards and supporting the efficient operation of a heavy-duty fleet.
This opportunity would suit an experienced Diesel Mechanic or Workshop Foreman who is looking to further develop their leadership career within a well-established logistics organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day operation of the workshop panel shop and tyre bay.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to diesel mechanics technicians general workers and supervisors.
- Plan and coordinate vehicle maintenance servicing and repairs.
- Ensure efficient turnaround times while minimising vehicle downtime.
- Monitor workmanship productivity and workshop quality standards.
- Coordinate job cards workshop schedules and maintenance priorities.
- Assist with stock control tooling equipment and workshop housekeeping.
- Work closely with operations to maximise fleet availability.
- Promote compliance with health and safety procedures and company standards.
- Assist with the supervision mentoring and development of workshop staff.
Minimum Requirements
- Qualified Diesel Mechanic (essential).
- Proven experience working within a heavy-duty vehicle fleet logistics transport or trucking environment.
- Previous experience in a Workshop Foreman Senior Diesel Mechanic or workshop supervisory role.
- Strong technical knowledge of heavy commercial vehicle maintenance.
- Ability to lead by example within a busy workshop environment.
- Strong planning organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Computer literacy with experience using workshop systems reports or job cards.
Required Skills:
Minimum Requirements Qualified Diesel Mechanic (essential). Proven experience working within a heavy-duty vehicle fleet logistics transport or trucking environment. Previous experience in a Workshop Foreman Senior Diesel Mechanic or workshop supervisory role. Strong technical knowledge of heavy commercial vehicle maintenance. Ability to lead by example within a busy workshop environment. Strong planning organisational and problem-solving skills. Computer literacy with experience using workshop systems reports or job cards.
