Supervisor, Technical Maintenance

Job Functions

• This position requires maintaining a high standard of diagnostic proficiency, overseeing timely repairs, and documenting spare parts usage meticulously
• . The role also involves inspecting technicians' work to ensure compliance with customer and vehicle manufacturer specifications.
• Additionally, it entails converting notifications into work orders on ERP systems and requisitioning necessary parts from the store for truck and trailer repairs in the workshop.

Key Performance Areas

• Supervise, plan and coordinate fleet servicing and maintenance activities, including managing and allocating project resources to ensure agreed time, cost, quality, safety, and environmental targets are met.
• Control the Workshop Management System by scheduling and recording the allocation of jobs, monitoring timely, cost-effective repairs and workshop income and expenditure to facilitate accurate Fleet maintenance records.
• Provide advice, direction, and regular feedback on workshop performance to motivate a team of mechanical tradespersons and apprentices in the delivery of mechanical services.
• Conduct on the job tutorials and assist with solving complex mechanical and hydraulic problems to provide mechanical training and instruction to workshop personnel, including apprentices.
• Facilitate the efficient delivery of mechanical services through communication, liaison, negotiation, and coordination with internal and external clients to manage client relations.
• Provide recommendations on resources, productivity, work methods and associated costs in conjunction with the workshop staff to ensure the preparation of competitive estimates for major mechanical repairs / projects.
• Conduct the continual monitoring and controlling of workshop expenses and monthly income and expenditure statements and provide the Workshop Area Manager with feedback to ensure workshop budget projections are achieved
• Adhere to current policies and procedures and authorise purchase cards to ensure the procurement of spare parts and other services are carried out.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Technology, or any other related field.
• Mechanical Engineering Certification, PMP or any other.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Minimum 1-3 years’ relevant experience.
• Experienced working in a Transport Environment
• Proficiency in diagnostic tools and equipment
• Understanding of customer and vehicle manufacturer specifications.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:

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