Technical Assistant

Alistair is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions with core competencies in road freight and operational hire of material handling equipment. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. At the moment, the Group employees over 800 personnel, delivers services across sixteen countries and is poised for significant further expansion.

Core Competencies:

• Material Supply
• Customs Clearance
• Road Freight
• Material Handling
• Storage and Warehousing
• Offshore & Onshore Equipment Rental
• Specialized Inspection Services

Vision
To be known as the Company that makes Africa work better.

Company Behaviors
Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety

Job Purpose
The Technical Assistant supports the workshop team by assisting mechanics and technicians in carrying out servicing, repairs, and maintenance of trucks and related equipment. The role ensures that the workshop runs smoothly by providing hands-on technical support, maintaining tools and parts, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist mechanics in routine truck servicing, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Prepare tools, equipment, and parts required for each job.
• Ensure trucks are positioned correctly for maintenance work.

• Perform basic inspections (oil, coolant, brakes, tyres, lights, etc.) and report findings to senior technicians.
• Support in dismantling and reassembling vehicle parts under supervision.
• Conduct cleaning and preparation of truck parts before and after repairs.

• Ensure proper care, cleaning, and storage of workshop tools and equipment.
• Assist with stock control of spares, lubricants, and consumables.
• Notify supervisors of shortages or damaged tools.

• Adhere to workshop safety procedures, including PPE use and safe handling of tools and chemicals.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and hazard-free.
• Support the implementation of company health, safety, and environmental standards.

• Record basic maintenance activities in job cards or workshop logs.
• Report any faults, accidents, or unusual findings to the supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining service records and compliance documentation.

Key Competencies

• Basic knowledge of heavy-duty truck mechanics and repair.
• Good understanding of workshop tools and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Physically fit and able to handle manual work.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 07h30 – 12h30 & 13h30 – 17h30

• Saturday: 07h30 – 12h30

• Weekends or extended hours may be required on a rotation basis.

The Company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time, at its sole discretion. The sharing of any aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the Company. Candidates acknowledge that progression through any stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment.

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