Job Description / Responsibility

Lead a group of mechanics to ensure efficient maintenance of vehicles.

Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics procedures on vehicles and equipment.

Record observations and findings during diagnostics run and decide on the correct method of repair, as necessary.

Plan and organise Preventive Maintenance System (PMS) and delegate specific tasks to the concerned section/mechanic.

Hands-on supervision of all workshop activities, especially technical issues.

Forecast and order spare parts for specific jobs/special jobs or for stock replenishment.

Supervise and follow up on the actual progress of each individual repair job.

Provide on-the-job training as well as coaching and mentoring to mechanics.

Follow up repair order, registering the time taken to complete each task.

Responsible for the implementation of HSEQ standards within the workshop area.

Conduct final check/test driving for all vehicles/trucks prior to release.

Assists with the Interviewing and conducts hands-on testing of technical applicants.

Conduct annual performance appraisals of all direct subordinates.

Educational Requirements

Preferably a Graduate but not compulsory.

Experience Requirements

You must have a minimum of 5 year’s experience leading a workshop team.

Additional Job Requirements

Experience must be gained from heavy-duty vehicles.

Well-honed leadership and management skills; with an ability to motivate others.

Hands-on ‘real-world’ mechanical experience and knowledge.

Highly computer literate (Microsoft Office).

Excellent grasp of the English language: verbal and written.

Sound judgment informed by extensive practical knowledge and experience.

Innovative, inventive and analytical, able to pre-empt and resolve problems with ease.

Agile, responsive and good under pressure.

Able to handle conflict and resolve differences of opinion.

Background in HSEQ

Personal Attributes:

Physically robust, able to operate in an austere environment.

Open-minded to change, new ways of thinking and constructive criticism.

Inclusive by nature, able to build rapport and command respect.

A team-orientated individual who is consistent in nature, with a good sense of humour.

A solution-focused individual who has the ability to get the job done regardless of impediments.