Poultry Team Lead

Join the team at a well-established automotive components supplier in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal in the role of Poultry Team Lead. The position suits someone who is confident making decisions and owning the result.

You will work alongside an experienced and supportive team in a professional setting. Skills development and on-the-job learning are a genuine part of the role. A safety-first, quality-driven approach underpins everything the team does. If that sounds like you, we would be glad to receive your application.

Shift work and overtime may be required to meet production schedules.

• Repair or replace faulty suspension and steering components such as shock absorbers, control arms, tie rod ends, and wheel bearings.
• Perform panel beating and body repair work including dent removal, frame straightening, panel replacement, welding, and surface preparation for painting.
• Perform scheduled vehicle servicing including oil changes, filter replacements, spark plug changes, and fluid level checks according to manufacturer specifications.
• Complete job cards accurately and timeously, documenting all work carried out, parts used, and time spent on each repair for customer invoicing.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults in vehicles using diagnostic scanning tools, multimeters, and manual inspection techniques.

• Proficiency in using diagnostic equipment and software to identify faults in modern vehicle electronic and engine management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship that meets industry safety standards.
• Good communication skills to explain technical information to customers and service advisors in a clear and understandable manner.
• The ability to read and interpret workshop manuals, wiring diagrams, and technical bulletins to guide repair procedures.
• A minimum of three to five years of post-trade test experience working in a workshop or dealership environment.
• A recognised trade certificate as a motor mechanic, diesel mechanic, auto electrician, panel beater, or spray painter issued by a relevant SETA.
• A comprehensive set of personal tools appropriate to the trade, and ability to use workshop equipment such as hydraulic lifts and wheel alignment machines.