WORKSHOP MANAGER – De Vre Trans (PTY) LTD

De Vre Trans (PTY) LTD, a reputable Transport Company in Palapye and Mmamashia (Gaborone) would like to invite suitably qualified innovative, results orientated and self-driven individuals for the position below:

Job Title

WORKSHOP MANAGER

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of heavy duty mechanics and management experience
• 5 years or more experience in the Transport (Trucking) industry
• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in Diesel Mechanics
• Current valid clean driving license
• Computer literacy (Office applications & Outlook)

Added Advantage

1. EC License
2. Experience in driving trucks

 

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge & skill in running a trucking workshop
• Excellent communication skills on all levels
• Knowledge of transport legislation and regulations
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Coaching of junior staff
• Proven knowledge and experience of motor vehicle workshop operations
• Extensive experience of managing workshop staff
• To plan, manage and coordinate all fleet & site (works) maintenance operations in order to ensure a cost effective and quality service is rendered
• Oversee, manage and control the day to day running of the workshop ensuring that all inspection, repair and servicing of the vehicle fleet is completed in a safe, timely and cost effective manner.
• Repair & maintenance cost control
• Vehicle spares & tyres stock

Key Accountability

• Lead, direct and manage all workshop staff and be responsible for the output of workshop quality and efficiency ensuring best value standards are achieved.
• Manage and monitor vehicle servicing in accordance with required service and inspection schedule
• Evaluate staff performance; oversee development and maintenance of staff competence ensuring that staff are appropriately trained and fully conversant with all workshop practices and procedures.
• Ensure all vehicles are maintained to safe, legal and appropriate standards.
• Ensure all workshop equipment is fit for purpose and inspected and maintained in accordance with health & safety guidelines
• Ensure all appropriate records are maintained and stored in accordance with applicable policy
• Manage stock levels and the purchase of replacement parts and equipment.
• To comply with Health & Safety responsibilities within this role in accordance with the policies and legal requirements.