Workshop Supervisor

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey in the dynamic world of terminal operations APM Terminals is a global leader in port and terminal management. As part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group were dedicated to delivering excellence in container handling logistics solutions and maritime services across the globe. At APM Terminals a global leader in port and terminal operations we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. As part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group we connect economies and communities worldwide. Our success is driven by a strong commitment to LEAN methodologies embedding continuous improvement into every aspect of our operations. Join us and be part of a team that values excellence collaboration and innovation. Join us as we continue to shape the future of global trade and make a meaningful impact on communities worldwide. Discover your potential with APM Terminals and become part of a team thats redefining the industry standards. Apply now and lets build a brighter future together!

The Role

West Africa Container Terminal is looking for a proactive and safetydriven Workshop Supervisor who brings strong technical capability a collaborative approach and a commitment to keeping our operations running reliably. The successful candidate will supervise daytoday workshop activities guide mechanics and electricians and ensure that our containerhandling equipment performs safely and at its best. This role is key to sustaining high equipment availability supporting operational excellence and helping the terminal deliver worldclass performance.

Reporting to the Workshop Manager the Workshop Supervisor ensures efficient maintenance execution supports continuous improvement and contributes to a culture where people feel empowered to take ownership innovate and grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute instructions from the Workshop Manager or ShiftinCharge to deliver smooth daily workshop operations.
• Ensure optimal use of resourcespeople parts and equipmentto maximise reliability and reduce downtime.
• Supervise the inspection servicing and repair of Reach Stackers Empty Handlers Forklifts Trucks and other terminal equipment.
• Support all phases of maintenance work including preventive maintenance breakdown response refurbishments and new equipment commissioning.
• Provide handson technical guidance during equipment breakdowns to help teams diagnose issues quickly and safely.
• Liaise with maintenance planners and operations teams to schedule equipment for servicing and ensure timely accurate work requests.
• Maintain the highest safety standards promoting safe work practices and ensuring tasks comply with procedures and manufacturer specifications.
• Oversee Work Orders and job documentation ensuring accurate reporting on tasks timelines materials used and followup needs.
• Track labour hours equipment meter readings and maintenance schedules; share updates with planners for effective PM scheduling.
• Identify required spare parts tools and materials and ensure proper housekeeping storage and tool care using 5S principles.
• Support new team members through proper onboarding guidance and daily toolbox talks.
• Recommend improvements to enhance equipment availability efficiency and workshop processes.
• Participate in contingency procedures and respond to emergency maintenance as needed on a shift/standby basis.

What Were Looking For

• Lean-minded: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement someone who is naturally curious committed to solving problems at the root and driven to make things better every day.
• Higher National Diploma with relevant technical or vocational training (Mechanical Electrical Electronic or Mechatronics).
• Trade Test/Certificate and additional training in mechanical/electrical systems people management or maintenance processes are an advantage.
• 35 years of experience as a mechanic and/or electrician in ports mining steel manufacturing or similar heavyequipment environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems industrial controls hydraulics pneumatics and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret service manuals and technical diagrams.
• Confident in supervising teams planning workloads and maintaining a structured systematic work environment.
• Selfmotivated safetyconscious organised and comfortable making decisions in fastpaced operational settings.

What We Offer

At APM Terminals we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to continuous improvement is driven by LEAN principles ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Join us to be part of an innovative environment where your growth is our priority and experience the numerous advantages of being a valued member of our team:

• A fastpaced collaborative workplace where ideas are valued and shared.
• Opportunities to contribute to a worldclass maintenance organisation and influence workshop improvements.
• A strong focus on professional development including technical training HSE learning leadership development and exposure to reliability engineering concepts.
• Supportive leadership that prioritises worklife balance wellbeing and a safe inclusive culture.

If you are passionate about equipment reliability people leadership and continuous improvement and you want to make an impact in one of Africas most dynamic terminals we would love to hear from you.