Workshop Manager

Job Position: Workshop Manager

Ref: 5261

Location: PE/Gqeberha

Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience

Hours: 07h30 16h45 Friday 07h30 15h30

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Qualifications / Requirements:

• Qualified Millwright (Electro-Mechanician) preferable Qualified Diesel Mechanic or Qualified Mechanical Fitter
• Proven experience as a Workshop Manager or similar role
• Strong mechanical knowledge of heavy-duty trucks industrial machinery and hydraulics
• Good leadership and staff management skills
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• May require overtime and standby for breakdowns

Key Skills and Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Technical and mechanical expertise
• Planning and organisation
• Cost control and budgeting
• Strong communication skills

Advantageous:

• N3 to N6 Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Advanced Fluid Power
• Hydraulic Troubleshooting Certificates Basic PLC and Automation Fault-Finding

Key Performance Areas:

Fleet and Equipment Management:

• Oversee maintenance and repairs of all company trucks and transport vehicles
• Manage servicing repairs and preventative maintenance of the processing equipment and associated machinery
• Ensure all equipment is in safe reliable working condition at all times
• Maintain detailed service and repair records for all vehicles and machinery

Preventative Maintenance:

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for trucks and plant equipment
• Minimise breakdowns and downtime through proactive planning
• Monitor and track equipment performance and identify recurring issues

Workshop Operations:

• Supervise daily workshop activities and workflow
• Allocate tasks to mechanics technicians and workshop staff
• Ensure work is completed efficiently within deadlines and to quality standards
• Maintain a clean organised and safe workshop environment

Staff Management:

• Supervise train and develop workshop staff
• Manage attendance discipline and performance of workshop employees
• Ensure staff comply with company policies and safety procedures

Health and Safety Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
• Enforce safe working practices especially when working with heavy machinery and processing equipment
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Ensure proper use of PPE at all times

Cost Control and Budgeting:

• Monitor workshop expenses including parts labour and external services
• Control costs without compromising safety or quality
• Source and procure parts and services at competitive prices
• Manage contractors and quotes

Breakdown and Emergency Response:

• Manage and respond to breakdowns of trucks and plant equipment
• Ensure quick turnaround times to minimise operational disruptions
• Coordinate external service providers when required

Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure all vehicles are roadworthy and comply with legal requirements
• Maintain records for inspections licenses and compliance audits
• Prepare reports on workshop performance downtime and maintenance costs

Email your CV to

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Qualified Millwright (Electro-Mechanician) preferable Qualified Diesel Mechanic or Qualified Mechanical Fitter
• Proven experience as a Workshop Manager or similar role
• Strong mechanical knowledge of heavy-duty trucks industrial machinery and hydraulics
• Good leadership and staff management skills
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• May require overtime and standby for breakdowns

Key Skills and Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Technical and mechanical expertise
• Planning and organisation
• Cost control and budgeting
• Strong communication skills

Advantageous:

• N3 to N6 Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Advanced Fluid Power
• Hydraulic Troubleshooting Certificates Basic PLC and Automation Fault-Finding

Key Performance Areas:

Fleet and Equipment Management:

• Oversee maintenance and repairs of all company trucks and transport vehicles
• Manage servicing repairs and preventative maintenance of the processing equipment and associated machinery
• Ensure all equipment is in safe reliable working condition at all times
• Maintain detailed service and repair records for all vehicles and machinery

Preventative Maintenance:

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for trucks and plant equipment
• Minimise breakdowns and downtime through proactive planning
• Monitor and track equipment performance and identify recurring issues

Workshop Operations:

• Supervise daily workshop activities and workflow
• Allocate tasks to mechanics technicians and workshop staff
• Ensure work is completed efficiently within deadlines and to quality standards
• Maintain a clean organised and safe workshop environment

Staff Management:

• Supervise train and develop workshop staff
• Manage attendance discipline and performance of workshop employees
• Ensure staff comply with company policies and safety procedures

Health and Safety Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
• Enforce safe working practices especially when working with heavy machinery and processing equipment
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Ensure proper use of PPE at all times

Cost Control and Budgeting:

• Monitor workshop expenses including parts labour and external services
• Control costs without compromising safety or quality
• Source and procure parts and services at competitive prices
• Manage contractors and quotes

Breakdown and Emergency Response:

• Manage and respond to breakdowns of trucks and plant equipment
• Ensure quick turnaround times to minimise operational disruptions
• Coordinate external service providers when required

Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure all vehicles are roadworthy and comply with legal requirements
• Maintain records for inspections licenses and compliance audits
• Prepare reports on workshop performance downtime and maintenance costs

Commensurate with qualification and experience