Light Vehicle Mechanic
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Intex Construction Limited is hiring a Light Vehicle Mechanic in Nairobi on a fixed-term contract. The role involves diagnosing, troubleshooting, and maintaining light vehicles to company standards, preparing requisition slips and work reports, and adhering to QSHE policies. Applicants need a technician certificate or diploma in automobile/mechanical engineering, Trade Test I, at least 5 years of hands-on experience, a valid driving license for classes B, C, E, D, and must be above 25 years old.
- Fixed-term contract with full-time hours (8 to 5) in Nairobi
- Requires technician certificate or diploma plus Occupational Trade Test I
- Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with similar vehicles and machinery
- Valid driving license for classes B, C, E, D and AA Defensive Driving Certificate preferred
- Apply by emailing a 1-page cover letter and CV to hr@intexafrica.com by 30 July 2026
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Light Vehicle Mechanic
Intex Construction Limited
Engineering & Technology
3 weeks ago
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New
Nairobi
Full Time
Construction
Confidential
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Job summary
A Vehicle Mechanic is responsible for carrying out scheduled and preventive maintenance for light vehicle at site in line with company standards, required to diagnose and trouble shoot of the vehicles, keep all relevant tools and equipment in good order available at all time to perform the task, make part requisition slip and work done report. Reports immediately when any abnormalities are noticed on the equipment /vehicles, adhere to all QSHE policies, procedures and instructions.
Experience
- Level:
- Mid level
- Length:
- 5 years
- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
- Full Time - 8 to 5
- Applicant
- Location:
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Job descriptions &
- of hands on 5 years working with similar machinery and vehicles (E),
- ü Must have a valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for classes B, C, E, D, (E)
- ü Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association of Kenya (AA) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution (D)
- ü Attended a First-Aid certificate course from a recognized institution (D)
- ü Must have computer skills (D)
- ü Knowledge of safety procedures and construction regulations
- ü Strong communication skills to work effectively with team members and supervisor.
- ü Able to supervise, diagnostic skills, able to read and understand workshop manual and parts catalogue
- BEHAVIOR: ALL ARE ESSENTIAL
- Takes initiative, works with collegiality, is resourceful, professional, have a strong sense of work ethics, honest and loyal, able to multitask, has a willing attitude to learn, can work flexibly including travelling out of station frequently
- Application Procedure:
- Qualified applicants to submit their 1-page cover letter and CV to hr@intexafrica.com on or before
- 30
- th
- July 2026 5:00pm
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- Light Vehicle Mechanic.
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Requirements
- JOB VACANCY NO
- INTEX/W/LVM/15072026/001
- JOB TITLE
- Light Vehicle Mechanic
- REPORTING LINE
- Workshop Manager
- TERMS OF CONTRACT
- Fixed Term Contract
- KEY
Responsibilities
- ü Diagnose and troubleshoot the Light Vehicle
- ü Carry out repairs and maintenance of vehicles as per the company standards.
- ü Keep all relevant tools and equipment in good order available at all times to perform the task.
- ü Prepare materials/parts requisition slip and work done report.
- ü Report to plant foreman when any abnormalities are noticed on the equipment.
- ü Adhere to all QSHE policies, procedures and instructions.
- ü Record work performed and report progress to site agent
- ü Any other work-related duty assigned from time to time.
- KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Timely & accurate repairs on machinery malfunctions, observance of safe rules of machinery, observance of company policies and procedures, professional, friendly and neat appearance.
- KEY KNOWELEDGE AND COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
- ü The candidate must have a Full Technician Certificate or Diploma in Automobile / Mechanical engineering (E), has passed Occupational Trade Test I (E),
- ü Must be above 25 years of age (E), minimum