Service Technician

About the role

The Service Technician will be responsible for servicing and maintaining Sandvik mining equipment, ensuring maximum machine availability, high customer satisfaction, and strong safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) performance. The role involves direct on‑site support to Sandvik’s mining clients.

Key responsibilities

• Perform maintenance of earth‑moving equipment in mining and construction environments.
• Identify service and maintenance requirements from work orders.
• Diagnose faults, follow checklists, inspect and test equipment.
• Execute maintenance and service tasks as required.
• Report deviations, faults, and any equipment damage.
• Tag and deliver components to the store or workshop and recommend necessary spare parts.
• Ensure full compliance with Sandvik’s SHEQ Management System and EHS policies.
• Control hazardous substances and report unsafe conditions.
• Participate in incident investigations and attend SHE forum meetings.
• Maintain high housekeeping and maintenance standards.

Required profile

• Higher National Diploma or NCC qualification in Mechanical, Millwright, Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronic trades.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience with mechanized mining equipment in underground or surface mining environments.
• Post‑trade experience maintaining heavy vehicle machinery.
• Physical and medical fitness to work in a mining environment.

Required skills

• Fault diagnosis and equipment troubleshooting.
• Inspection and testing of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Computer literacy and basic technical software knowledge.