Role Purpose:
The Workshop Manager will lead a team of mechanics and technicians across multiple locations across the country including but not limited to: Nakuru (HQ), Sigona, Kisumu, Migori, Mombasa, Malindi and Nyeri, to ensure the regular maintenance and upkeep of a fleet of vehicles. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing remote teams, and maintaining the fleet to the highest standards of safety, efficiency, compliance, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, manage, and provide guidance to mechanics and technicians in remote locations.
Develop and implement maintenance schedules to ensure timely and consistent upkeep of the fleet.
Monitor and maintain vehicles to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely availability of spare parts and materials.
Implement and enforce maintenance procedures to ensure consistent quality of work.
Provide technical support to mechanics and technicians for complex maintenance tasks.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and expenses.
Analyze vehicle performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
Review maintenance schedules for the day and allocate tasks to mechanics.
Review and approve maintenance-related expenses and purchase requests.
Review maintenance records and update the maintenance schedule for the upcoming week.
Review and update maintenance procedures based on industry best practices.
Develop the annual maintenance plan and budget in coordination with stakeholders.
Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is required.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in fleet maintenance management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role overseeing remote teams.
Profound knowledge of vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repair processes.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage remote teams effectively, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with remote teams, stakeholders, and suppliers.
Proficiency in analyzing maintenance data and generating actionable insights to optimize fleet performance.
Experience in developing and managing maintenance budgets.
In-depth knowledge of safety and regulatory standards related to fleet maintenance.
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Send your applications to careers@gilanisdistributors.com before 17th December 2023.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Apply via :
careers@gilanisdistributors.com
