Diesel Technician (Field & Workshop Service)

Recruiter

The Recruitment Guy

Job Ref

TRG 2516 (Newcastle)..

Date posted

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Location

NewCastle, South Africa

Salary

Market related TCTC available/negotiable

SUMMARY

An opportunity for an experienced YELLOW EQUIPMENT - DIESEL TECHNICIAN (FIELD & WORKSHOP SERVICE) is required for permanent employment based in Newcastle.

POSITION INFO

An opportunity for an experienced YELLOW EQUIPMENT - DIESEL TECHNICIAN (FIELD & WORKSHOP SERVICE) is required for permanent employment based in Newcastle. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Diagnose, repair and maintain earthmoving and construction equipment Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and servicing Perform field service breakdowns and emergency repairs Diagnose hydraulic, electrical and mechanical faults Interpret technical manuals and OEM specifications Complete job cards and service documentation accurately Conduct machine inspections and fault reporting Commission and test repaired equipment Support workshop and customer site operations Maintain high safety and workmanship standards EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: Grade 12 (Matric) Trade Tested Diesel Mechanic / Earthmoving Technician Min 3-5 years'' yellow plant/equipment experience preferred Experience on excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, articulated dump trucks or similar equipment advantageous Strong hydraulic diagnostics knowledge Electrical and electronic fault-finding skills Computer literate Valid driver''s licence Ability to travel for field service work Traceable & contactable references Local residency or relocation required Submit CV (Word / PDF) to , Ref # (TRG 2516) #TheRecruitmentGuy #YellowEquipment #WorkshopTechnician #DieselMechanic #EarthmovingEquipment #YellowPlant #FieldServiceTechnician #MiningEquipment #ConstructionEquipment #HeavyEquipmentTechnician #KwazuluNatal #Newcastle #Ladysmith #Estcourt #Ladysmith #Dundee #Vryheid #Standerton #Volksrust #OEM APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Only applications from suitably experienced candidates who meet the requirements of this vacancy will be considered. Interested candidates must submit their updated CV (Word / PDF) via email to , quoting the correct Ref. Number (TRG 2516) in the subject line. Please attach all relevant supporting documentation, including (where applicable): Tertiary and secondary qualifications Professional memberships and/or partnerships Trade, training, and/or in-house certificates Relevant operating, vehicle, hardware, or equipment licences Previous employment references with contactable details Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements. If you do not receive feedback within three (3) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Recruitment Guy (Pty) Ltd South Africa CONNECT | LIKE | FOLLOW | SHARE | TAG Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Instagram