Pinetown: Workshop Forman posted by Fidelity Services Group

About the Role

The Fidelity Services Group is seeking an experienced Workshop Forman to join our team in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal Region. As a key member of our workshop management team, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our mechanical automotive workshop and ensuring that we deliver high-quality repair and maintenance services to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Controlling of repair and maintenance: Compare quotations
• Assessments of work to be conducted
• Monthly feedback meetings on status of work and expenses
• Check that all repairs are captured in the FGT8 report (On AP)
• Manage mechanics and workshop staff
• Sign off job cards
• Test vehicles
• Assess nature of repairs
• Conduct assessment of completed work
• Train staff
• Plan workshop rosters
• Make sure that all fuel transactions are captured in the FGT6 report (On SAP)
• Vehicles must portray FSS image
• Submit proposals on how to reduce costs
• Become involved in mechanical repairs and hands-on scrutiny of mechanics’ work
• Repair and maintenance service providers: Obtain list of approved suppliers
• Monthly visits to service centers
• Negotiate better prices where possible
• Vehicles inspections: Weekly inspections must be conducted with managers and Regional Fleet manager
• Completion of official vehicle checking list
• All vehicles must have a spare wheel, jack, triangle, and wheel spanner
• Check all license discs
• All fleet numbers must be clearly visible
• Obtain roadworthy and COFs certificates on all company vehicles where required
• Ensure neat and tidy workshop
• Maintenance of equipment
• Repair and advise on replacement of equipment

Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
• Mechanical Engineering or Petrol and Diesel Mechanic/N6 qualification
• Valid Drivers License with own reliable transport
• At least 5 years experience in managing a large mechanical automotive workshop
• Hands on experience in stock control and equipment management
• Staff management experience is required
• Computer literacy with working knowledge of the complete Microsoft package

Qualifications

• None mentioned

Salary & Benefits

• Not specified

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