Field Mechanic (Diesel Plant Fitter)

Position: Field Mechanic (Diesel Plant Fitter)

Location: Rushinga and Mudzi Districts

Closing Date: 6 October 2025

Contract Type: Fixed Term

About The HALO Trust

HALO is the world’s largest Mine Action organisation addressing the impact and drivers of conflict in 30 countries and territories, with over 12,000 staff. Most of our staff are local employees and include a growing number of women. Our primary duty is to serve people affected by conflict, clearing landmines and the explosive remnants of war that threaten lives and livelihoods long after fighting has finished.

Role Summary

Under the direction of the Workshop Foreman the Diesel Plant Fitter is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of HALO Zimbabwe's fleet of mechanical equipment and vehicles. The job holder may also be required to drive vehicles when necessary. As a HALO employee, the job holder is expected to maintain a high standard of work and collaborate effectively with others. This role will be based in our remote field camps and interested candidates must be comfortable living and working in a basic environment (minimal electricity, limited access to running water and mobile network).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure HALO machines and vehicles are in good working order
• Undertake inspection, service and repair of program machines and vehicles as directed
• Conduct repairs with the aim of ensuring maximum reliability and staff safety
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of completed work and outstanding tasks
• Report on any issues regarding machine husbandry and equipment
• Submit requests for equipment/spare parts to the Fleet Stores Officer
• Service machines and any other mechanical assets as directed
• Workshop Maintenance
• Ensure that the workshop is kept clean and tidy every day and free from hazards
• Ensure that all assigned tools are kept clean and tidy and can be accounted for every day
• Work with the Fleet Stores person to ensure all parts removed from machines and vehicles are returned to the fleet stores person
• Assist in the building of spare parts orders by recommending items to be purchased Fill in job cards for all jobs done

Qualifications, Experience and Key attributes

• 5 years’ experience in a workshop specialising in earthmoving equipment or plant repairs
• Possess Journeyman Class 1 or 2
• Valid Class 2 or 4 driver’s license
• Experience in working on CASE, HITACHI and JOHN DEERE machines hydraulics and mechanical systems

At no stage of the recruitment process does HALO charge a fee.