Diesel Mechanic

Unitrans Malawi Limited

Unitrans Malawi Limited, a prominent employer in the sugar and agriculture sector wants to recruit a suitably qualified person of Malawian origin to fill the above posts which have fallen vacant at its Dwangwa Depot in Nkhota-kota.

DIESEL MECHANIC

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, the successful candidate will be required to: –

  • Service company vehicles to predetermined standard and checklists.
  • Attend breakdowns and carry out the necessary repairs.
  • Apply health and safety rules and regulations in all aspects of the jobs.
  • Ensure vehicles are kept in roadworthy conditions as required by road traffic regulations and company policy.
  • Always maintain a safe and clean working place.
  • Administer regular reporting (updates) to management regarding breakdowns, services, etc
  • Perform other duties incidental to auto-mobile mechanical function as may be assigned from time to time.

Applicants’ Specifications

  • Must have a minimum of Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE).
  • Grade 1 National Trade Test Certificate (or its equivalent from a recognized learning institution) with competence in Motor vehicle mechanics.
  • Minimum of five years hands on experience in a similar position in a busy organization.
  • Those with experience in repairing heavy-plant machinery, ie. Caterpillars, John Deere, JCB and Excavators and multi-skilled will have an added advantage.
  • Understand and practice preventive maintenance;
  • Able to work independently and solve auto-mobile mechanical problems effectively;
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Able to work in shifts and with little or no supervision;

If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements stated, please send your CV and written application (with three traceable referees) to:

The Contract Manager
Unitrans Malawi Limited
Dwangwa Depot
P. O. Box 57
DWANGWA

Closing date for receiving applications is Friday 5th June 2026.