Pinetown: Repair Shop Assistant

Purpose of the Position: To provide effective support to the Workshop Technician and the workshop team by ensuring efficient work management, adherence to company standards, proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment, accurate record-keeping, compliance with health and safety regulations, and fostering a productive, collaborative, and learning-focused environment. The role aims to maintain high levels of workplace organization, promote skills transfer, and support operational efficiency in the service of commercial vehicles. Support the Workshop Technician in a constructive manner, ensuring that the internal department relationships are properly maintained. Personally manage work efficiently. Properly record all hours worked. To maintain all work bays, special tools and equipment in a clean and tidy condition. Ensure that all lubricant used are recorded on the job card. Record the use of consumable Items. You may be required to perform other duties that may reasonably be required by Management. Build sound relationships with parts staff. Ensure that all tasks performed comply with minimum standards required by the company. Participate in all relevant training programmes. Share your new knowledge with others. Take note to do personal learning and self-development. Ensure a good working relationship with colleagues and peers. This includes apprentices at all levels of training. Support peers and learners, do concrete skills transfer and promote an atmosphere of high levels of productivity. Set an example in terms of time keeping. Ensure that all creditors are captured timeously. Take corrective action on out- of line items. Adhere to budget guidelines at all times. Ensure that all Health and Safety rules are adhered to at all times. Encourage colleagues to do the same. Proper adherence to company rules regarding the use of special tools and company assets. Keep your workplace neat and tidy at all times. Promote wellness and encourage confidence in job analysis and understanding within the team. Always wear correct PPE per job. Obey the rules of the road, all traffic fines will be routed to the offender. Complete support to reporting technician. Keep all components which are worked on in proper assembly order and cleaned prior to assembly. Always assist technician to maintain high levels of good housekeeping. Promote a spirit of competitiveness within the technician group and teams. Check, maintain and report on any out-of-line items such as OHS/SHE and or other concerns which are deemed outside of company policy. Regular attendance at staff meeting is a requirement. Minimum Requirements: Matric Certificate Minimum 5 years in similar role. Knowledge of Commercial vehicles service and parts. Code 10-14 licence with PrDP. Personal Attributes: Team Player Confident and proactive approach- anticipates issues and requirements Read and write in English