Permanent - Workshop / Hydraulic Technician - Springs - South Africa

We are seeking a skilled and technically minded Workshop / Hydraulic Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining electrical power tools and hydraulic equipment, ensuring high-quality workmanship and efficient turnaround times.

This role requires a hands-on problem solver who takes ownership, works well under pressure, and maintains high standards of quality and workshop organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Repairs & Maintenance

• Determine the cause of failure and repair electrical power tools and hydraulic units.
• Perform fault-finding on high-pressure hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems.
• Conduct routine maintenance and inspections on power tools and hydraulic equipment.
• Ensure all repairs meet quality and safety standards before completion.

Workshop Operations

• Book in units for repair and create detailed job cards, recording customer instructions and notes accurately.
• Maintain quality control standards within the workshop.
• Keep the workshop clean, organised, and compliant with housekeeping standards.
• Assist customers and sales representatives with offloading units when required.

Training & Support

• Mentor and guide learners/apprentices by teaching repair techniques and best practices.
• Provide technical support and assistance where required.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Matric (Compulsory)
• Minimum N3 with Electrical Trade Theory
• Power Tool Repairs Certificate (advantageous)

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Power Tool Technician.
• Previous repair experience (beneficial).
• Strong fault-finding experience in electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of leading power tool brands such as Bosch, Makita, and similar brands (advantageous).

Skills & Knowledge

• Hands-on technical ability.
• High-pressure hydraulics fault finding and repairs.
• Pneumatics fault finding, maintenance, and repairs.
• Familiarity with SAP Business One (advantageous).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.

Core Competencies 

• Technically minded with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Fast learner.
• Strong communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure

A-Player Characteristics

• Takes ownership and accountability.
• Efficient and effective in execution.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Well organised and methodical.
• Driven and results-oriented.
• Team player with a positive attitude.