Workshop Manager

Job description

At Africa Personnel Services, our people are the most important resource. We pride ourselves in the quality of our employees and ensure employees condone all our values. Our international business is built on sound Human Capital principles, while offering all our clients the highest levels of loyalty, integrity, and respect. Since 1996, we have been facilitating livelihoods for thousands of people across Africa and beyond.

We are looking to recruit a Workshop Foreman to join the team.

If you consider yourself a passionate and enthusiastic individual willing to learn and grow, we would love to hear from you.
Based in Ndola, Zambia the successful candidate will be reporting to the Fleet and Plant Supervisor and will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the workshop, including supervising workshop teams, managing maintenance and repair activities, and ensuring the proper functioning of all workshop equipment and tools. The Workshop Foreman will monitor and control workshop activities, assist in driver management, inventory control, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. The Workshop Foreman will report to the Fleet & Plant Supervisor to ensure effective fleet operations and will be flexible to work in the field and out of town when required.

Key Responsiblities include:

Oversee and ensure all repairs are carried out to the correct standard and only safe and reliable vehicles are allowed to be used
Oversee and coordinate all workshop maintenance and repair activities to ensure smooth operations
Supervise and support workshop technicians and field parts stores in daily tasks
Ensure compliance with company’s policies and local regulations for all maintenance and repair work.
Schedule regular maintenance and repair activities, minimizing vehicle downtime and ensuring operational efficiency
Maintain accurate and detailed records of all equipment repairs, maintenance schedules, and inspections
Ensure workshop safety standards are followed and provide guidance on safe work practices
Assist the Fleet Manager in ensuring that vehicle safety assessments are conducted and properly documented
Monitor the usage and maintenance of workshop tools and equipment, ensuring proper functioning
Compile timeously parts required for repairs and communicate to ensure timely procurement
Maximize internal repairs to cut costs and reduce dependency on external services
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff, ensuring continuous improvement in their skills
Produce reports as required, detailing workshop performance, maintenance activities, and issues that need attention
Daily deployment of jobs to staff under the incumbent
Execution of jobs within the timeframe

Requirements

You need to have:

5-10 years of experience in managing workshop operations, vehicle maintenance, repair, and related equipment
Automotive Craft Certification
Valid Drivers license
Proven record in managing a technical team and maintaining high-quality standards in workshop environments
Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair processes
Experience with workshop tools, equipment, and safety standards
Familiarity with automotive repair management systems (Desirable)
Auto electrician experience (Wiring and troubleshooting, alternator, starter, and Battery related experience an added advantage).
Hours of work: 48 hours minimum with travel when required.

Interested?

Create a candidate profile (ensure your CV is in a PDF format) and apply through the portal.

*Please disregard the currency symbol, we will take the value as per Zambian Currency*
That is, if your expectation is ZMW10,000, please input NAM$10,000. DO NOT CONVERT.