About the Role
The Diesel Plant Fitter will carry out preventative maintenance, diagnostics, repairs and overhauls of heavy earthmoving and construction equipment to ensure maximum equipment availability, reliability and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine, preventive and planned maintenance per Standard Operating Procedures.
- Attend to breakdowns promptly and complete repairs within agreed turnaround times.
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic faults on heavy equipment.
- Perform repairs, rebuilds and overhauls of engines, transmissions, axles, hydraulic systems and other major assemblies.
- Complete work orders and maintenance documentation accurately, same-day.
- Monitor spare-parts requirements, conduct stock checks and liaise with Stores and Procurement.
- Supervise, coach and train apprentices and junior artisans.
- Read and interpret workshop manuals, technical drawings and service information.
- Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental requirements and maintain high housekeeping standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine, preventive and planned maintenance per Standard Operating Procedures.
- Attend to breakdowns promptly and complete repairs within agreed turnaround times.
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic faults on heavy equipment.
- Perform repairs, rebuilds and overhauls of engines, transmissions, axles, hydraulic systems and other major assemblies.
- Complete work orders and maintenance documentation accurately, same-day.
- Monitor spare-parts requirements, conduct stock checks and liaise with Stores and Procurement.
- Supervise, coach and train apprentices and junior artisans.
- Read and interpret workshop manuals, technical drawings and service information.
- Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental requirements and maintain high housekeeping standards.
Requirements
- National Certificate in Diesel Plant Fitting.
- Apprentice-trained Journeyman Diesel Plant Fitter with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience.
- Proven experience servicing Volvo, CASE, Shantui, XGMA or similar heavy earthmoving equipment.
- Sound knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, steering systems, powertrains and electronic diagnostic systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and service literature.
How to apply: submit your application letter, detailed CV and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications to recruitments@crocoholdings.co.zw by 8 August 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Apprentice-trained Journeyman Diesel Plant Fitter with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience.
- Proven experience servicing Volvo, CASE, Shantui, XGMA or similar heavy earthmoving equipment.
- Sound knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, steering systems, powertrains and electronic diagnostic systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and service literature.
How to apply: submit your application letter, detailed CV and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications to recruitments@crocoholdings.co.zw by 8 August 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.