Industry: Transport
The ideal candidate must be highly driven by efficiency, committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, and possess a strong understanding of the business impact of workshop operations. They should demonstrate a proactive approach to ensuring that equipment downtime is minimized, recognizing the critical role the workshop plays in supporting uninterrupted production and delivery processes.
Have a proactive management approach, with an ability to manage and co-ordinate multiple teams within the workshop and field service.
Ability to plan and manage tasks and projects
Ability to work as a team with fleet managers and controllers.
Ability to work long hours and over weekends/standby as and when required.
Ability to problem solve and think outside the box.
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience
Benefit: House with 2 – 3 bedrooms depending on the family size with water and electricity included.
Work Cellphone – unlimited calls package
Minimum Requirements:
- Gr 12 / Matric or equivalent
- Trade tested Diesel mechanic or equivalent qualification
Must Have Minimum of 5 years’ experience be working on trucks (Mercedes-Benz Actros) - At least 3 years’ experience as a Workshop Foreman/Manager
- Code 14 Driver’s License with a PDP would be a benefit but only a code 8 required
- Own Transport
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans (speak, read & write)
- Must be computer literate at intermediate level
- Must have experience with truck diagnostic systems
- Must be willing to work overtime.
- Must have basic wiring experience
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Supervise Workshop personnel and identify developmental needs.
- Running of the workshop, including assisting with work in the workshop.
- Oversee maintenance to the fleet.
- Ensure that the Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations are adhered to in the workshop.
- Minor and Major Services
- Engine removal and replacement
- Engine Strip & Assemble
- Gearbox removal and replacement
- Braking Systems / Steering / Suspension / Differentials
- Mechanical Diagnostics
- Electrical Diagnostics
- Procurement and management of inventory
- Must be available via cell to consult on breakdowns and if necessary (very seldom), attend to a breakdown if the attendee cannot fix the problem.