Mechanic job at Movit Products Limited

Description

Movit Uganda is hiring a Mechanic to ensure optimal performance, safety, and cost efficiency of the fleet through preventive maintenance, timely repairs, and effective oversight of third-party service providers.Browsing Job Openings

Functional Outputs/Activities per Key Performance Area

• Conduct preventive maintenance on all vehicles in line with service schedules to minimize breakdowns and downtime.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on vehicles to ensure they are in good working condition.
• Carry out regular vehicle inspections and generate condition reports for decision-making.
• Assess vehicles prior to third-party repairs to validate scope of work and control maintenance costs.
• Supervise and verify work done by external garages/service providers to ensure quality and value for money.
• Ensure use of genuine and approved spare parts in all repairs and maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, service logs, and repair histories for all vehicles.
• Identify recurring faults and recommend long-term solutions to improve fleet reliability.
• Support breakdown response and provide technical guidance where needed.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and company policies during all maintenance activities.

Financial Management

• Ensure the economical use of spare parts, tools, equipment, and consumables to minimize waste.

Risk Management

• Identify the department’s risks, their various mitigations and keep track of them.

Compliance

• Ensure regulatory compliance in execution of activities within Uganda.
• Adherence to all Movit Group and In Country Policies and Procedures.
• Prepare and submit location daily report.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Minimum of a Certificate in Automotive Mechanics or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Certification from OEMs such as Scania is an added advantage.

Related Minimum Experience

• At least 2–5 years of hands-on experience in vehicle maintenance and repair (trucks and light vehicles preferred).

• Conduct preventive maintenance on all vehicles in line with service schedules to minimize breakdowns and downtime.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on vehicles to ensure they are in good working condition.
• Carry out regular vehicle inspections and generate condition reports for decision-making.
• Assess vehicles prior to third-party repairs to validate scope of work and control maintenance costs.
• Supervise and verify work done by external garages/service providers to ensure quality and value for money.
• Ensure use of genuine and approved spare parts in all repairs and maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, service logs, and repair histories for all vehicles.
• Identify recurring faults and recommend long-term solutions to improve fleet reliability.
• Support breakdown response and provide technical guidance where needed.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and company policies during all maintenance activities.
• Ensure the economical use of spare parts, tools, equipment, and consumables to minimize waste.
• Identify the department’s risks, their various mitigations and keep track of them.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in execution of activities within Uganda.
• Adherence to all Movit Group and In Country Policies and Procedures.
• Prepare and submit location daily report.

• Minimum of a Certificate in Automotive Mechanics or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Certification from OEMs such as Scania is an added advantage.