Assistant Workshop Manager.

Dar es Salaam - Tanzania

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5-8years

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client from a logistics company is seeking a technically skilled and hands-on Assistant Workshop Manager to support and coordinate workshop operations for a fleet of fuel tankers and flatbeds serving both local and cross-border routes. The ideal candidate will bring strong mechanical expertise effective team leadership and solid experience using ERP systems and Excel for maintenance tracking. This role demands high flexibility including the ability to work shifts and respond to emergency breakdowns at any hour.

Responsibilities:

Maintain a clean organized and hazard-free workshop environment.
Manage and update maintenance records using ERP systems and Excel ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Schedule services open/close job cards and track spare part usage through maintenance software.
Prepare and submit reports and maintenance KPIs for management review.
Coordinate with the stores team on parts requisitions usage monitoring and critical stock availability.
Ensure fleet compliance with regulatory standards (LATRA TRA TBS EWURA) and oversee road worthiness checks.
Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns during or after hours including coordinating cross-border repair support.
Work flexible rotating shifts including nights weekends and public holidays and remain on-call for urgent repairs.

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering or related field.
Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with heavy-duty vehicle maintenance preferably fuel tankers and flatbeds.
Strong experience with diesel engines air brake systems tanker safety components and trailer systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (maintenance tracking pivot tables reports).
Experience using ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Fleetio or other fleet management software).
Familiarity with Tanzanian and regional transport and maintenance regulations.

Required Skills:

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering or related field. Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with heavy-duty vehicle maintenance preferably fuel tankers and flatbeds. Strong experience with diesel engines air brake systems tanker safety components and trailer systems. Proficient in Microsoft Excel (maintenance tracking pivot tables reports). Experience using ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Fleetio or other fleet management software). Familiarity with Tanzanian and regional transport and maintenance regulations.

Responsibilities:

Maintain a clean organized and hazard-free workshop environment.
Manage and update maintenance records using ERP systems and Excel ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Schedule services open/close job cards and track spare part usage through maintenance software.
Prepare and submit reports and maintenance KPIs for management review.
Coordinate with the stores team on parts requisitions usage monitoring and critical stock availability.
Ensure fleet compliance with regulatory standards (LATRA TRA TBS EWURA) and oversee road worthiness checks.
Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns during or after hours including coordinating cross-border repair support.
Work flexible rotating shifts including nights weekends and public holidays and remain on-call for urgent repairs.

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering or related field.
Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with heavy-duty vehicle maintenance preferably fuel tankers and flatbeds.
Strong experience with diesel engines air brake systems tanker safety components and trailer systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (maintenance tracking pivot tables reports).
Experience using ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Fleetio or other fleet management software).
Familiarity with Tanzanian and regional transport and maintenance regulations.

Required Skills: