Key Responsiblities include:
- Oversee and ensure all repairs are carried out to the correct standard and only safe and reliable vehicles are allowed to be used
- Oversee and coordinate all workshop maintenance and repair activities to ensure smooth operations
- Supervise and support workshop technicians and field parts stores in daily tasks
- Ensure compliance with company’s policies and local regulations for all maintenance and repair work.
- Schedule regular maintenance and repair activities, minimizing vehicle downtime and ensuring operational efficiency
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of all equipment repairs, maintenance schedules, and inspections
- Ensure workshop safety standards are followed and provide guidance on safe work practices
- Assist the Fleet Manager in ensuring that vehicle safety assessments are conducted and properly documented
- Monitor the usage and maintenance of workshop tools and equipment, ensuring proper functioning
- Compile timeously parts required for repairs and communicate to ensure timely procurement
- Maximize internal repairs to cut costs and reduce dependency on external services
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff, ensuring continuous improvement in their skills
- Produce reports as required, detailing workshop performance, maintenance activities, and issues that need attention
- Daily deployment of jobs to staff under the incumbent
- Execution of jobs within the timeframe
Interested?
Create a candidate profile (ensure your CV is in a PDF format) and apply through the portal.
*Please disregard the currency symbol, we will take the value as per Zambian Currency*
That is, if your expectation is ZMW10,000, please input NAM$10,000. DO NOT CONVERT.
Requirements
You need to have:
- 5-10 years of experience in managing workshop operations, vehicle maintenance, repair, and related equipment
- Automotive Craft Certification
- Valid Drivers license
- Proven record in managing a technical team and maintaining high-quality standards in workshop environments
- Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair processes
- Experience with workshop tools, equipment, and safety standards
- Familiarity with automotive repair management systems (Desirable)
- Auto electrician experience (Wiring and troubleshooting, alternator, starter, and Battery related experience an added advantage).
Hours of work: 48 hours minimum with travel when required.
