Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Heavy Diesel Mechanic (Full-time)

The BEST Group Ltd is seeking a motivated, skilled, and experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our BEST Fleet Service Ltd team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting, servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heavy-duty diesel vehicles and equipment to ensure optimal performance, safety, and reliability.

This role involves working in the fleet garage as well as providing on-call emergency roadside assistance and field repairs when required. The ideal candidate must have strong technical and diagnostic skills, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, workmanship, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required to perform the following duties:

• Perform routine servicing, preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on heavy-duty diesel vehicles and equipment, including trucks, buses, construction machinery, and other diesel-powered assets.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, transmission, engine, and braking system faults using appropriate diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Respond to on-call requests for roadside assistance and emergency breakdowns, carrying out safe and effective repairs at customer sites or other locations as required.
• Identify and request the necessary parts and materials for maintenance and repairs, maintain accurate records of parts used, and liaise with the Parts and Inventory Specialist to minimise repair delays.
• Complete accurate timesheets, service reports, maintenance records, and work orders, documenting diagnostic findings, repairs completed, and parts and consumables used.
• Identify and report vehicle, machinery, and equipment defects promptly. Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained, accounted for, and available for assigned jobs. Complete required vehicle checklists and basic maintenance checks.
• Immediately report accidents and damage involving company vehicles or customer property, completing the required forms and submitting supporting documentation in accordance with company procedures.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent qualification is required.
• Technical certification in Diesel Mechanics or a related field is required.
• 3 – 5 years of hands-on experience as a Diesel Mechanic, specialising in heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions, electrical systems, and braking systems.
• Proven ability to use diagnostic tools and software to identify faults and implement effective repair solutions.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance, mechanical repairs, and emergency breakdown services.
• A valid Bermuda Public Service Vehicle Licence, covering the applicable vehicle classes, including light, intermediate, and heavy trucks, crane trucks, and forklifts, is required.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through the Careers page on our company website: https://www.best.bm/careers/

Closing Date: November 30, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.