About the Role
Minimum Requirement
- Recognised Diesel Mechanic trade qualification and trade test certificate.
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant heavy-duty diesel mechanic experience, with proven hands-on
- experience working on Volvo V3, V4 and V5 trucks.
- Demonstrated experience in engine rebuilds, gearbox repairs, pneumatic systems, and
- electrical fault finding.
- Strong electrical and electronic diagnostic ability is essential.
- Experience using Volvo diagnostic systems, preferably Volvo Tech Tool, and interpreting
- wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
- Previous experience supervising or leading a workshop team.
- Valid driver’s licence; Code EC/Code 14 heavy vehicle licence preferred.
- Computer literacy and the ability to use digital job cards and electronic maintenance records.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Diagnose, service and repair Volvo V3, V4 and V5 trucks, including engines, gearboxes,
- transmissions, clutches, differentials and driveline components.
- Perform engine rebuilds and overhauls, including dismantling, inspection, measurement, fault
- identification, assembly and testing.
- Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic faults, including wiring, charging and starting
- systems, sensors, control units and vehicle communication faults.
- Diagnose and repair air and pneumatic systems, including compressors, air leaks, valves,
- braking systems and air suspension.
- Repair and maintain steering, suspension, cooling, lubrication and fuel systems.
- Use diagnostic software, electronic testing equipment and workshop manuals to identify
- faults accurately and verify completed repairs.
- Plan and perform preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns, repeat repairs and
- vehicle downtime.
- Lead and coordinate the workshop team, allocate work, monitor progress and inspect
- completed repairs.
- Work closely with operations to prioritise repairs and communicate vehicle availability, repair
- progress and expected completion times.
- Attend to breakdowns and call-outs when required.
- Complete and maintain job cards, inspection checklists, ISO documents, service records and
- parts records accurately and promptly.
- Record faults, work performed, parts used, outstanding defects and recommendations on the
- company’s ERP system and designated communication channels.
- Ensure vehicles are tested and confirmed safe before release, with unresolved defects
- escalated to management.
- Monitor parts usage, repair quality and workshop productivity to control costs.
- Maintain tools, equipment, workshop housekeeping and safe working practices.