Technical Trainee -Automotive Service & Bodyshop Technician
2026-09-12T14:22:45+00:00
Simba Corp
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Engineering Services
Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair
2026-09-16T17:00:00+00:00
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Key Responsibilities
Learning and Development
- Participate actively in all assigned training, coaching, and development programmes.
- Acquire knowledge of automotive systems, repair procedures, manufacturer standards, and safety requirements.
- Demonstrate continuous learning and application of acquired technical knowledge.
- Complete all assigned training modules, assessments, and development projects within specified timelines.
Vehicle Service and Maintenance
- Assist in conducting vehicle inspections and routine maintenance activities.
- Support servicing activities including oil changes, filter replacement, fluid checks, battery maintenance, and vehicle inspections.
- Assist technicians in troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults.
- Support repair and replacement of vehicle components under supervision.
- Participate in pre-delivery inspections and vehicle quality checks.
Bodyshop Operations
- Assist in vehicle damage assessments and body repair processes.
- Support panel repair, dent removal, welding, sanding, filling, masking, and surface preparation activities.
- Assist in disassembly and reassembly of vehicle body components.
- Support accident repair and restoration activities under the guidance of experienced body shop technicians.
- Participate in vehicle preparation for painting and refinishing processes.
Workshop Operations
- Maintain workshop and body shop tools, equipment, and workstations in a clean and organized condition.
- Ensure proper handling and care of customer vehicles.
- Assist in the management of spare parts, consumables, and workshop materials.
- Support operational efficiency by adhering to established service procedures and turnaround timelines.
Health, Safety and Compliance
- Adhere to all occupational health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Follow safe handling procedures for automotive equipment, paints, chemicals, lubricants, and other hazardous materials.
- Report safety concerns, incidents, and equipment defects promptly.
Customer Service
- Demonstrate professionalism and customer-centric behaviour in all interactions.
- Support service advisors and workshop teams in delivering exceptional customer experiences.
- Uphold company values and standards of customer care.
Documentation and Reporting
- Assist in completing job cards, inspection reports, training records, and workshop documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of completed assignments and training activities.
- Prepare progress reports as required by supervisors and programme coordinators.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in automotive engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Technology, or a related Engineering discipline from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent.
- Minimum KCSE Mean Grade B+ (Plus).
- Fresh graduate, having graduated within the last two (2) years.
- Aged 24 years and below at the time of application.
- Demonstrated interest in automotive service, diagnostics, and body shop operations.
- Industrial attachment, internship, or practical exposure in an automotive workshop or body shop environment will be an added advantage.
- Possession of a valid driving license will be an added advantage.
- Participate actively in all assigned training, coaching, and development programmes.
- Acquire knowledge of automotive systems, repair procedures, manufacturer standards, and safety requirements.
- Demonstrate continuous learning and application of acquired technical knowledge.
- Complete all assigned training modules, assessments, and development projects within specified timelines.
- Assist in conducting vehicle inspections and routine maintenance activities.
- Support servicing activities including oil changes, filter replacement, fluid checks, battery maintenance, and vehicle inspections.
- Assist technicians in troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults.
- Support repair and replacement of vehicle components under supervision.
- Participate in pre-delivery inspections and vehicle quality checks.
- Assist in vehicle damage assessments and body repair processes.
- Support panel repair, dent removal, welding, sanding, filling, masking, and surface preparation activities.
- Assist in disassembly and reassembly of vehicle body components.
- Support accident repair and restoration activities under the guidance of experienced bodyshop technicians.
- Participate in vehicle preparation for painting and refinishing processes.
- Maintain workshop and bodyshop tools, equipment, and workstations in a clean and organized condition.
- Ensure proper handling and care of customer vehicles.
- Assist in the management of spare parts, consumables, and workshop materials.
- Support operational efficiency by adhering to established service procedures and turnaround timelines.
- Adhere to all occupational health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Follow safe handling procedures for automotive equipment, paints, chemicals, lubricants, and other hazardous materials.
- Report safety concerns, incidents, and equipment defects promptly.
- Demonstrate professionalism and customer-centric behaviour in all interactions.
- Support service advisors and workshop teams in delivering exceptional customer experiences.
- Uphold company values and standards of customer care.
- Assist in completing job cards, inspection reports, training records, and workshop documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of completed assignments and training activities.
- Prepare progress reports as required by supervisors and programme coordinators.
- Automotive systems knowledge
- Repair procedures
- Manufacturer standards
- Safety requirements
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Panel repair
- Dent removal
- Welding
- Sanding
- Filling
- Masking
- Surface preparation
- Disassembly and reassembly
- Painting and refinishing preparation
- Tool and equipment maintenance
- Customer service skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Adherence to health, safety, and quality standards
- Bachelor’s degree in automotive engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Technology, or a related Engineering discipline from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent.
- Minimum KCSE Mean Grade B+ (Plus).
- Fresh graduate, having graduated within the last two (2) years.
- Aged 24 years and below at the time of application.
- Demonstrated interest in automotive service, diagnostics, and body shop operations.
- Industrial attachment, internship, or practical exposure in an automotive workshop or body shop environment will be an added advantage.
- Possession of a valid driving license will be an added advantage.
JOB-6aa560354c612
Vacancy title:
Technical Trainee -Automotive Service & Bodyshop Technician
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering Services, Category: Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair]
Jobs at:
Simba Corp
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, September 16 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, September 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Key Responsibilities
Learning and Development
- Participate actively in all assigned training, coaching, and development programmes.
- Acquire knowledge of automotive systems, repair procedures, manufacturer standards, and safety requirements.
- Demonstrate continuous learning and application of acquired technical knowledge.
- Complete all assigned training modules, assessments, and development projects within specified timelines.
Vehicle Service and Maintenance
- Assist in conducting vehicle inspections and routine maintenance activities.
- Support servicing activities including oil changes, filter replacement, fluid checks, battery maintenance, and vehicle inspections.
- Assist technicians in troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults.
- Support repair and replacement of vehicle components under supervision.
- Participate in pre-delivery inspections and vehicle quality checks.
Bodyshop Operations
- Assist in vehicle damage assessments and body repair processes.
- Support panel repair, dent removal, welding, sanding, filling, masking, and surface preparation activities.
- Assist in disassembly and reassembly of vehicle body components.
- Support accident repair and restoration activities under the guidance of experienced body shop technicians.
- Participate in vehicle preparation for painting and refinishing processes.
Workshop Operations
- Maintain workshop and body shop tools, equipment, and workstations in a clean and organized condition.
- Ensure proper handling and care of customer vehicles.
- Assist in the management of spare parts, consumables, and workshop materials.
- Support operational efficiency by adhering to established service procedures and turnaround timelines.
Health, Safety and Compliance
- Adhere to all occupational health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Follow safe handling procedures for automotive equipment, paints, chemicals, lubricants, and other hazardous materials.
- Report safety concerns, incidents, and equipment defects promptly.
Customer Service
- Demonstrate professionalism and customer-centric behaviour in all interactions.
- Support service advisors and workshop teams in delivering exceptional customer experiences.
- Uphold company values and standards of customer care.
Documentation and Reporting
- Assist in completing job cards, inspection reports, training records, and workshop documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of completed assignments and training activities.
- Prepare progress reports as required by supervisors and programme coordinators.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in automotive engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Technology, or a related Engineering discipline from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent.
- Minimum KCSE Mean Grade B+ (Plus).
- Fresh graduate, having graduated within the last two (2) years.
- Aged 24 years and below at the time of application.
- Demonstrated interest in automotive service, diagnostics, and body shop operations.
- Industrial attachment, internship, or practical exposure in an automotive workshop or body shop environment will be an added advantage.
- Possession of a valid driving license will be an added advantage.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates to complete the Employment Form on this link (Application Form -Technical Trainee -SCL – Fill out form) and submit their CVs and application letter only to reach us not later than Wednesday, 16th September 2026, COB indicating the word “Technical Trainee” in the subject line of their mail. The selection interviews shall be on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
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