Workshop Foreman

Recruitment Matters Africa Pvt Ltd

Job Location:

Harare - Zimbabwe

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Workshop Foreman to oversee the daily operations of our commercial truck workshop. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in heavy-duty vehicles with strong leadership skills ensuring that service and repair work is executed efficiently safely and to the highest standards. This role requires someone who can lead a team of technicians maintain operational productivity and support continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop.

Salary:

Negotiable

Responsibilities:

Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of all workshop staff including mechanics apprentices and support personnel.
Assign work monitor progress and ensure timely completion of service maintenance and repair jobs on commercial trucks and heavy-duty vehicles.
Diagnose complex technical issues provide guidance to technicians and ensure quality control on all work performed.
Maintain workshop health safety and environmental standards ensuring compliance with company and regulatory policies.
Oversee workshop inventory including spare parts and tools and coordinate with the procurement team for timely replenishment.
Conduct staff training mentoring and performance evaluations to develop skills and maintain high team standards.
Liaise with the Service Manager and Sales teams to ensure customer satisfaction and resolve technical or operational issues.
Implement and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) to optimize workshop efficiency and reduce downtime.

Key Skills:

Strong technical knowledge of diesel engines hydraulics transmissions and truck electrical systems.
Proven ability to manage a team plan workloads and maintain quality standards under pressure.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Leadership and team management
Technical expertise in commercial trucks
Safety-conscious and process-oriented
Customer-focused with problem-solving aptitude
Organizational and planning skills

Qualifications:

Relevant qualifications in Motor Mechanics Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent technical training.
Minimum 5 7 years experience in commercial truck or heavy-duty vehicle workshops with at least 2 years in a supervisory or foreman role.

Salary:

Negotiable

Responsibilities:

Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of all workshop staff including mechanics apprentices and support personnel.
Assign work monitor progress and ensure timely completion of service maintenance and repair jobs on commercial trucks and heavy-duty vehicles.
Diagnose complex technical issues provide guidance to technicians and ensure quality control on all work performed.
Maintain workshop health safety and environmental standards ensuring compliance with company and regulatory policies.
Oversee workshop inventory including spare parts and tools and coordinate with the procurement team for timely replenishment.
Conduct staff training mentoring and performance evaluations to develop skills and maintain high team standards.
Liaise with the Service Manager and Sales teams to ensure customer satisfaction and resolve technical or operational issues.
Implement and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) to optimize workshop efficiency and reduce downtime.

Key Skills:

Strong technical knowledge of diesel engines hydraulics transmissions and truck electrical systems.
Proven ability to manage a team plan workloads and maintain quality standards under pressure.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Leadership and team management
Technical expertise in commercial trucks
Safety-conscious and process-oriented
Customer-focused with problem-solving aptitude
Organizational and planning skills

Qualifications:

Relevant qualifications in Motor Mechanics Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent technical training.
Minimum 5 7 years experience in commercial truck or heavy-duty vehicle workshops with at least 2 years in a supervisory or foreman role.