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We are looking for a Mechanic Workshop Manager to join our team. The position is responsible for providing effective and efficient mechanical service involving the repair, servicing and maintenance of the Company’s plant and equipment.

Qualification: 

Relevant tertiary / qualifications in the relevant field: Diesel Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering

Experience and Skills Required:

Relevant Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience working as a diesel mechanic
• Previous experience managing and developing a team
• Experience managing assets
• Experience filling out job sheets and purchasing / allocating parts
• Proven experience as an auto mechanic
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles
• Working knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods
• Ability to handle various tools and heavy equipment
• Willingness to observe all safety precautions for protections against accidents, dangerous fluids, chemicals etc.
• Demonstrated skills in and ability to ensure services and programs are delivered within a quality assurance framework
• Ability to solve problems and trouble shoot complex issues by using initiative, experience and well-developed research skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders to achieve strategic planning objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensuring servicing and repairing the corporation fleet of vehicles and heavy equipment takes place in a timely, accountable and cost-effective manner.
• Diagnose problems from mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
• Undertake scheduled preventative maintenance for all Group owned plant & equipment and instruct drivers, plant operators and other employees on routine inspection and servicing of vehicles, plant and equipment entrusted to their care
• Recommend tasks to be undertaken by external contractors under exceptional circumstances, and if approved, organize that work.
• Provide technical advice regarding specifications and assessments for plant purchases as required
• Perform risk assessments on new and existing plants and equipment
• Interpret equipment manuals and machinery software to identify spare parts and liaise with the Procurement team for parts ordering
• Ensure accurate completion of daily / weekly log sheets and weekly timesheets
• Program work, so that it is done efficiently and in accordance with industry standards
• Be available to attend after hours vehicle breakdowns and retrievals, as required
• Perform other duties that are within the limits of the incumbents’ skill, competence and training
• Escalate concerns of condition and maintenance needs of equipment to management accordingly
• Correctly use and maintain all personal protective clothing and equipment supplied by the Group
• Ensure efficient and effective utilization of tools, equipment and resources
• Work with stores / plant team to ensure there is a sufficient supply of consumables such as tyre s, oils, tubes, batteries and other high turnover items.
• Provide instruction/information to the relevant staff on repairs/ maintenance of plant and operating procedures; and taking the lead for ensuring staff within your control are upskilled

 A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.