Background

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Workshop Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of our workshop and ensure the efficient maintenance, repair, and safety of all company vehicles and equipment. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with excellent technical knowledge and a commitment to high standards of safety, productivity, and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and verify deliveries of supplies, tools, materials, and equipment, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise day-to-day operations on the workshop floor.
• Ensure all company vehicles are properly maintained, serviced, and repaired to required standards.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness, organization, and safety within the workshop and surrounding areas.
• Ensure all workshop documents, records, and maintenance logs are accurate, up to date, and properly filed.
• Prepare all company vehicles in a timely manner for annual general police inspections.
• Allocate tasks and duties to workshop staff and provide day-to-day supervision.
• Oversee and participate in vehicle repair and maintenance work, ensuring vehicles are safe, reliable, and compliant with legal requirements.
• Maintain accurate records for vehicles and equipment to support efficiency and accountability.
• Ensure specialized tools and equipment are readily available and in good working condition.
• Inspect and approve all parts for purchase, ensuring they are genuine, fit for use, and durable.
• Enforce safe working practices and ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Identify and report any additional vehicle defects beyond those listed on job cards.
• Report recurring vehicle problems to support continuous improvement.
• Report any factors delaying work and promptly move to the next scheduled task.
• Attend to on-road breakdowns promptly to reduce downtime.
• Respond quickly to road accidents involving company trucks, including recovery and temporary repairs.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the workshop, vehicles, and tools.

Minimum Experience Required:

• At least 5 years of proven experience in vehicle maintenance, mechanical repair, and workshop supervision.
• Hands-on experience working with Actros trucks is mandatory.
• Experience with heavy commercial vehicles will be an added advantage.

Qualifications & Skills (optional):

• Diploma or Degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical issues efficiently.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards.

• Receive and verify deliveries of supplies, tools, materials, and equipment, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise day-to-day operations on the workshop floor.
• Ensure all company vehicles are properly maintained, serviced, and repaired to required standards.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness, organization, and safety within the workshop and surrounding areas.
• Ensure all workshop documents, records, and maintenance logs are accurate, up to date, and properly filed.
• Prepare all company vehicles in a timely manner for annual general police inspections.
• Allocate tasks and duties to workshop staff and provide day-to-day supervision.
• Oversee and participate in vehicle repair and maintenance work, ensuring vehicles are safe, reliable, and compliant with legal requirements.
• Maintain accurate records for vehicles and equipment to support efficiency and accountability.
• Ensure specialized tools and equipment are readily available and in good working condition.
• Inspect and approve all parts for purchase, ensuring they are genuine, fit for use, and durable.
• Enforce safe working practices and ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Identify and report any additional vehicle defects beyond those listed on job cards.
• Report recurring vehicle problems to support continuous improvement.
• Report any factors delaying work and promptly move to the next scheduled task.
• Attend to on-road breakdowns promptly to reduce downtime.
• Respond quickly to road accidents involving company trucks, including recovery and temporary repairs.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the workshop, vehicles, and tools.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical issues efficiently.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards.

• Diploma or Degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.