Akasia: Workshop Foreman posted by Profession Hub

Our client is searching for a Workshop Foreman to join their team in Akasia.

The Workshop Foreman is responsible for overseeing both the workshop and the wash bay. They must ensure that all repair and maintenance work on tautliner and tipper trailers is carried out to the required standards, and that the wash bay is properly maintained and kept clean.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the recruitment and hiring of new workshop and wash bay employees.
• Conduct orientation and training for new employees.
• Create and manage employee work schedules.
• Assign duties to workshop and wash bay employees.
• Oversee employees work, tasks, and adherence to standards.
• Process work orders.
• Enter job card information into the database.
• Maintain work records and files.
• Assist with repairs, maintenance, or other tasks related to work orders.
• Review completed work to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Enforce all health and safety policies in the workshop and wash bay.
• Ensure that all deadlines are met.
• Address and resolve issues and complaints.
• Inspect the workshop, wash bay, and equipment.
• Repair and service, or arrange for the repair and servicing of, equipment and machinery as needed.
• Order supplies.
• Operate workshop machinery and equipment when required.
• Ensure the workshop and wash bay are clean, organised, and free of dangerous or hazardous materials.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of trailer repairs, specifically tautliner and side tipper trailers.
• Work well within a team environment.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all health and safety protocols.
• Remain calm and clear-headed in emergency situations.
• Manage time efficiently.
• Effectively multi-task.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills.
• Possess basic computer literacy.
• Read, interpret, and compose work orders accurately.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Translate technical or industry-specific terminology into clear, understandable language when needed.
• Be qualified to operate heavy machinery.

Education and Experience

• Gr 12 or equivalent.
• Qualified mechanic or similar.
• 2 years or more workshop experience within a transport or logistics environment.
• 2 years or more experience working on tautliner and/or tipper trailers.

Work Environment

• Time will be split between workshop (80%) and wash bay (20%).
• Standard 45-hour workweek applies, though overtime may be necessary
  • Standard workhours Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 17:00
  • Weekend hours will be required.
• Some areas of the job site may be hazardous, so protective gear should be worn when appropriate.
• Must be medically fit.