Workshop Manager

On Line Personnel

Date: 1 day ago
City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Contract type: Full time

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

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

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

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