Job Description
- Workshop Management: Oversee the daily operations of the workshop, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow, adherence to safety standards, and adherence to schedules.
- Fleet Maintenance: Manage and coordinate preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs for a fleet of heavy trucks, trailers, and other equipment, ensuring maximum fleet availability.
- Staff Management: Supervise and lead a team of diesel mechanics and support staff. Ensure that all team members are trained, efficient, and meeting performance targets.
- Scheduling and Planning: Plan and coordinate scheduled maintenance, repairs, and emergency breakdowns, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Inventory Management: Maintain an accurate inventory of spare parts and consumables. Ensure that all required parts are available for maintenance and repairs, and manage orders accordingly.
- CMMS Oversight: Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to track and schedule work orders, monitor maintenance history, and generate reports for management.
- Compliance and Safety: Ensure the workshop adheres to all relevant industry standards, legal requirements, and safety protocols.
- Vendor and Supplier Liaison: Manage relationships with suppliers for parts, tools, and equipment. Negotiate pricing and service levels to ensure cost-effective operations.
- Reporting and Documentation: Provide regular reports to upper management on fleet performance, maintenance costs, and workshop efficiency. Keep records of all work done, parts used, and any incidents.
- On-Call Responsibilities: Be available on-call for after-hours emergency repairs or breakdowns as required.
Key Requirements:
- Qualifications:
- Trade-Tested Diesel Mechanic (essential).
- 5 to 10 years of experience in managing workshops for heavy trucking fleets, trailers, and associated equipment.
- Valid driver’s license (Code EC or equivalent) for driving heavy vehicles.
- Experience & Skills:
- Proven experience managing and coordinating workshops that handle large fleets of trucks and trailers.
- Solid understanding of fleet maintenance, breakdown repairs, and troubleshooting of heavy vehicles and associated equipment.
- Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), including scheduling, reporting, and inventory management.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate staff.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage a demanding workload, with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong understanding of health and safety practices in the workshop environment.
- Experience managing spare parts inventory and working with suppliers for timely procurement.
- Ability to work under pressure, especially during breakdowns and emergencies.
- Attributes:
- Proactive: Ability to anticipate issues before they arise and resolve them efficiently.
- Hands-on: A practical approach to solving problems and getting things done.
- Attention to Detail: Keen focus on quality and precision in all aspects of workshop operations.
- Problem-Solver: Quick decision-making in high-pressure situations.
- Strong Communicator: Clear communication with staff, management, and suppliers.
- Personal Attributes:
- South African Citizen (essential).
- Must be willing to be on-call during emergencies or after hours when needed.
- Ability to travel to various sites as required.
A good team player who can also work independently when required
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