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Mechanic and Fleet OfficerNew!

Category

Engineering

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/30/2026
18 days left

Employer / Company

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Description (Public)

The Mechanic and Fleet Officer keeps the organisation's vehicles and equipment safe, roadworthy and available by carrying out repairs and maintenance, managing fleet records and compliance, and responding quickly to breakdowns and transport problems on site.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Diagnose faults and repair engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, steering, electrical systems and air conditioning
  • Carry out scheduled servicing and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment
  • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and act on defects found
  • Respond promptly to breakdowns, accidents and mechanical emergencies, including roadside repairs
  • Arrange towing, recovery or replacement vehicles when repairs cannot be done on site
  • Maintain a register of vehicles covering registration, insurance, inspection, licences and service history
  • Monitor fuel consumption, mileage and running costs and report unusual patterns
  • Allocate vehicles to trips and departments and coordinate schedules with drivers and managers
  • Check driver licences and safe driving practices, and investigate accidents and incidents
  • Source spare parts and services at competitive prices and manage spare parts stock
  • Enforce workshop and road safety procedures, including use of PPE

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Certificate or diploma in Motor Vehicle Mechanics or Automotive Engineering, or an equivalent trade qualification.
  • 3 to 5 years experience as a mechanic, with 1 to 2 years in fleet or transport coordination preferred.
  • Valid driving licence with a clean record.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong fault diagnosis and problem solving, including under pressure.
  • Working knowledge of vehicle electronics and diagnostic tools.
  • Record keeping and basic computer skills such as Excel or fleet software.
  • Clear communication and ability to manage drivers and external vendors.
  • Honest, reliable and willing to work flexible hours on call.
  • Willingness to travel to sites as needed.

How to Apply

About HR Beyond Limits
HR Beyond Limits is a human resource consulting firm that specializes in helping clients with their talent management processes and organizational development needs. We are dedicated to the ethical, timely and successful placement of top-tiered talent, providing creative solutions to help top management to achieve its organizational goals in a competitive market.

Mission

To render services fit for the success of our clients through excellence in a collaborative, value-driven, and accountable manner.

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