- As our in-house Motor Vehicle Welder, you will diagnose mechanical problems, repair and rebuild motor vehicles and equipment. Strong mechanical skills are highly desired, as you’ll be responsible for troubleshooting issues – sometimes remotely – and making independent decisions to keep our vehicles running smoothly. You will keep our equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles and carrying out preventive maintenance, such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tyre rotation and changes, wheel balancing, and filter replacements.
- Some of the everyday responsibilities also include maintaining vehicle functional condition by handling operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical system malfunctions; replacing parts and components; and repairing body damage. You’ll also maintain records of the mechanical operations undertaken.
- This is a full-time, permanent position based in our office in Nairobi, Kenya. The salary for this position is approximately KES 759,434.
Some of the experience you’ll bring with you may include:
- Auto mechanic qualification and hands-on experience, particularly with heavy commercial vehicles
- Strong mechanical skills are highly desirable to troubleshoot and repair a range of vehicle issues
- Heavy commercial driving licence required; Passenger Service Vehicle licence preferred
- Travel experience in Intrepid destinations in East Africa would be advantageous
- An understanding of and commitment to customer satisfaction