S-Line Motors Ltd is a Volkswagen Group Brands’ Specialized Automotive Garage in Uganda and rest of East Africa that is devotedly setting itself at the helm of the Automotive Industry.  We have exciting job opportunities for enthusiastic persons to join our core team and gain experience in a thriving and technologically advancing automotive industry.

POSITION: MECHANICS (2) (Full time)

Brief Roles and Responsibilities:

• Diagnoses and repairs vehicles accurately and within a reasonable time frame and with a quality of work that exceeds customer expectations.
• Performs diagnostic work accurately according to daily work orders as received from any manager including: emission control systems; throttle body injection; electrical problems on computerized vehicles; conditions between computer, ignition, and mechanical problems; anti-lock brake systems; cruise control; all non-computerized accessories; drivability problems; on-board computer problems; import fuel injection; import ignition on computerized vehicles; auto transmissions; computerized A/C systems; and four wheel drive internal components.
• Knows, understands, and performs all duties of the Repair Technician and Maintenance Technician jobs.
• Observes and follows all necessary safety regulations when operating machinery, equipment and tools.
• Perform work of other members of the service department if business necessitates.
• Perform any other duties either necessary for customer service or perceived by or assigned to the job.
• Ensure vehicle is protected by using protective coverings during repairs or service using Seat covers, Steering wheel cover (if available), Floor mats, for work inside the engine compartment: Wing protector/ front protector and all removed parts must be protected.
• Ensure Technicians are clocking “on” and “off” for each repair job on the correct line.
• Record all the specifications for the repair and documented the steps taken on Repair Order (Such as Completion of VTA report)
• Use all workshop manuals, available electronic resources and proper repair procedures to complete repairs
• Document any additional maintenance and repairs needed and advise the Service Consultant / Shop Foreman.
• Retain old parts for customer inspection, if requested.
• Notify the Service Consultant promptly if the repair is delayed and the completion time cannot be met.
• Park the completed vehicle in the designated vehicle parking area and note the location on the Repair Order.
• Close the VTA ticket, if applicable, once the vehicle repair has been completed.
• Restore the customer’s setting in the vehicle (radio presets, seat, mirror, air conditioning).

Qualifications, skills and Experience:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Automotive Engineering.
• At least five (3) years’ experience as an automotive garage in a reputable organization.
• Must be at least 28 years and above.
• Must be fast-paced and with an excellent communication skill.
• Nationals within the East African Community preferred.
• Must know how to operate a computerized dealer diagnostics tool
• Must be well versed with wiring diagrams.
• Must have the zeal to research and willing to better themselves everyday
• Must be persistent in the mechanical field in order to achieve desirable results

Please Note:

• A detailed CV including an application letter and verified certificates should be submitted to the address below.
• Three (3) References are required. Independent reference checks will be carried out.