Workshop Manager

We are a Transport firm based in Mombasa operating over loo trucks looking for candidates to fill in the position of a Workshop Manager and Foreman.

Workshop Manager

Qualifications:

• Diploma in automotive engineering
• Experience of over five years as a workshop manager in a reputable transport company
• Excellent supervisory and team work skills

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment (Engines, plant machinery etc) are promptly repaired and serviced incase of breakdowns or any other reason.
• Research and advice regarding purchasing of parts, products and new equipment as may be required.
• Provision of accurate and factual reporting, including maintenance of records of all vehicles and machinery.
• Ensure that accurate and up to date workshop weekly and monthly reports are prepared on time as may be required.
• Supervision of correct completion of documentation procedures including e.g. Requisitions and other purchasing and stores records.
• Manage the maintenance of workshop facilities and fixed equipment

Foreman

Qualifications:

• Diploma in automotive engineering
• Experience of over five years as a foreman in a reputable Transport Company
• Excellent supervisory and team work skills

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure the daily programming (planning) of all maintenance and repair tasks is done on trucks and other vehicles and machinery.
• Ensure all workshop resources (labor, machinery, materials, sub-contractors etc) are effectively utilized and monitored in order to achieve timely completion of repairs
• Qn an ongoing basis, monitor all works against specifications to ensure the continuing quality and accuracy of work performed.
• Ensure that trucks are ¡n proper working conditions before leaving the yard.
• Allocate duties to the technicians based on their skills and knowledge
• To respond to high-way emergencies e.g. Breakdowns, accidents, traffic incidences etc. The foreman will ensure that recoveries and repairs are done within the shortest time to minimise down/idle time.

Also Required:

• Long distance articulated drivers with over 8 years’ experience.
• Qualified mechanics, grade II with over 4 years’ experience

Applications must be received on or before 31st May 2014

Applications enclosing current CV, Certificates and testimonials should be sent to:

P.O Box 86029-80100 Mombasa

or E-mail: logisticsrecruits@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted