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Are you looking for Engineering jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Senior Mechanic job at Mota-Engil
Buliisa, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Mota-Engil is a globally recognized engineering and construction group committed to shaping infrastructure that drives sustainable development, with a mission to deliver innovative, high-quality, and socially responsible solutions across engineering, energy, environment, logistics, and transport sectors. Founded in 1946 in Portugal, the company has grown into a multinational powerhouse operating in over 20 countries across Europe, Africa, and Latin America, known for its technical excellence, resilience, and capacity to manage complex, large-scale projects.
Mota-Engil fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture that emphasizes professional development, safety, and innovation, offering employees diverse career paths, international mobility, and flexible work arrangements that align with evolving industry demands. Its business model is grounded in innovation, sustainability, and strategic partnerships, allowing the company to remain agile and competitive in a fast-changing global market.
Upholding core values of ambition, integrity, teamwork, and global vision, Mota-Engil is committed to making a positive impact through extensive corporate social responsibility initiatives, including environmental conservation, community infrastructure development, education programs, and health outreach. With thousands of employees worldwide and a robust project portfolio spanning roads, railways, airports, and energy infrastructure, Mota-Engil continues to shape the future of construction with a long-term, people-centered approach. For more information, visit www.mota-engil.com.
Mota-Engil is a Portuguese group in the sectors of civil construction, public works, port operations, waste, water, and logistics. The Mota-Engil Group comprises 228 companies within three major business areas Engineering and construction, Environment and Services and Transport concessions operating in 21 countries through its branches and subsidiaries, including Mota-Engil Engenharia e Construção, S.A., Tertir, SUMA, INDAQUA Manvia, Vibeiras, Ascendi and Martifer.
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Senior Mechanic job at Mota-Engil
Mota-Engil
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Mechanic
Organisation: Mota-Engil Africa
Duty Station: Buliisa, Uganda
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Notifies Team Leader of potentially dangerous systems and takes corrective action.
Changes hydraulic components of aerial platforms, diggers, derricks, cranes, and power-operated equipment.
Use work management systems, engineering databases, and maintenance documents to perform work.
Check mechanical systems on a routine basis for problems or abnormalities.
To set up, adjust, install, dismantle, and repair various plant equipment, primarily mechanical service equipment and motors in the facility.
Tests equipment to check operation, and tests equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime.
Makes preventive maintenance equipment check and inspection of assigned equipment, report findings to supervisor and takes appropriate action.
Examines defects and analyzes causes and, where possible, takes corrective action.
Performs varied mechanical duties such as dismantling, moving, cleaning, repairing and installing facility equipment -Uses hoists, forklift trucks, rollers or trolleys to move machinery.

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or training/certificates in a related field with 5 years of experience in a similar position.
18 years of proven work experience with advanced knowledge in strong and heavy machinery and equipment maintenance.
Strong knowledge of operating heavy equipment such as forklifts, caterpillars, excavators Graders, and others.
Good at troubleshooting hydraulic, Pneumatic, and component failure and good knowledge of detecting mechanical and electrical faults using machines like gauges.
Note: Mota Engil Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
All suitably qualified candidates should apply online at the Apply Button below
Deadline: 14th February 2025