Job Description

• Manage and co-ordinate the scheduling of workload and resources to provide an effective and Mechanical Workshop programme.
• To oversee the full range of activities of the workshop, including maintenance, material control and ensuring delivery of work on time and to quality standard.

Principal Accountabilities

• Coordinates and directs the affairs of the mechanic workshop Department.
• Contributes to the formulation and interpretation of organizational strategy as a member of extended management team.
• Responsible for job allocation and job flow in the mechanic workshop including job scheduling and labour allocation for day to day operations.
• Oversees maintenance and repair of equipment, both in the mechanic Workshop and at the Project Sites.
• Co-ordinate resources, (operational and human) schedules and activities to effectively manage jobs.
• Establishes productivity expectations and tracks the production and activity of the mechanic workshop workforce.
• Provide oversight and check job estimates.
• Co-ordinates resources, (operational and human) schedules and activities to effectively manage jobs.
• Ensuring effective servicing and maintenance of heavy and light duty equipment to minimize downtime.
• Ordering urgent or emergency repairs of equipment as needed.
• Regularly reports progress on mechanic workshop activities and quickly communicate delays or concerns with the Executive Directors.
• Establishes effective mechanic workshop management systems for stock control and monitoring of maintenance activities.
• Monitor movement of equipment to ensure compliance with company polices or procedures.
• Ensures that all materials used in the mechanic workshop meet defined standard.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Candidate should possess a B.Sc / HND Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 20 years experience in heavy-duty and light duty automobile earthmoving equipment such as CAT, Man Diesel, etc.
• Candidate must be competent withdiagnostic testing tools for CAT. MARK, MAN DIESEL, IVECO etc.
• Experience in construction industry is an added advantage.