Workshop Manager

Job Purpose:

A Workshop Manager is responsible for management and overseeing the maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of all equipment and machinery used in production and delivery. This includes managing fleets of mixer trucks, batching plants, and auxiliary equipment to ensure minimal downtime and optimal performance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Physically fit and healthy
• Trade tested diesel mechanic or equivalent qualification
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a workshop foreman, and 5 years’ experience as a Workshop Manager 
• Experience must include diesel mechanics related to trucks, and yellow plant.
• Experience within the construction and related industry highly advantageous
• Valid Drivers’ license (Code EC preferable)
• Must read / write & speak English and Afrikaans
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must be computer literate at intermediate level
• Have a proactive management approach, with an ability to manage and co ordinate multiple teams within the workshop and field service
• Ability to plan and manage tasks and projects
• Ability to work long hours and over weekends/standby as and when required 
• Ability to problem solve and think outside the box

Minimum Experience:

• Required to manage the workshop and all staff within the workshop including technicians, assistants, etc. Experience in this area is vital
• Ability to manage day to day workshop servicing and repairs, breakdowns, and rebuild projects
• Experienced in performing the following tasks:
  • Minor and Major Services
  • Engine removal and replacement
  • Engine Strip & Assemble
  • Gearbox removal and replacement
  • Braking Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Differentials
  • Electrical Diagnostics
  • Mechanical Diagnostics
  • Procurement and management of inventory