Maintenance Controller at Bidvest International Logistics

Job Purpose    

The ideal candidate will have the technical ability to maintain / repair various makes of Truck Tractors and Trailers ustilised in the Transport Industry in South Africa.  A Diesel Mechanic Trade Test certificate (Red Seal) is a prerequisite for this position.         

Qualifications & Experience    

Qualifications

• Matric
• Diesel Mechanic Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal)

Experience

• 5 years as a qualified diesel mechanic
• Technical Ability to maintain / repair various makes of truck tractors and trailers utilised in the transport industry in South Africa
• HMV Diagnostic Systems
• OEM Diagnostic Systems

Key Responsibilities    

Planned Maintenance 

• Maintain and monitor all systems utilised for the planned maintenance the BILT fleet including but not limited to OEM systems, BIL schedules, R2MS, service provider and client systems.
• Ensure that the necessary bookings are made with the OEM's timeously and in conjunction with operations managers to mitigate impact on operations.                             
• Analyse diagnostic reports received from the OEM's and or complete and analyse diagnostics reports on vehicles. Ensure that all necessary work required on vehicles per diagnostics, inspections, are verified - test drive vehicles if necessary.
• Scrutinise job cards, quotations received on outsourced work to ensure all required work is catered for and at acceptable pricing. Obtain comparitive quotes for the parts required for internal repairs, obtain necessary management approvals and place order. Ensure that all work is carried out according to OEM specifications.    
• Ensure that the regular inspections carried out on the fleet, including lubrication, electrical, suspension, brakes, air systems, equipment, etc. and complete necessary preventative maintenance.                                 

Unplanned Maintenance

• Scrutinise all vehicle checklists on a daily basis.
• Prioritize repair requirements and plan with operations manager for necessary repairs to be completed. T
• Trouble shoot, diagnose and resolve faults on fleet where possible / allowed per warranty and maintenance contract or book vehicles in to OEM workshops where necessary. Scrutinise job cards, quotations received on outsourced work to ensure all required work is catered for and at acceptable pricing. Ensure all work is carried out according to OEM specification.
• Attend to vehicle breakdowns, equipment failures, incidents, accidents timeously and following set policies and procedures.                                

Tyres 

• Ensure that onsite service provider carries out required functions per contract/SLA.
• Tasks include but not limited to, surveys, pressure maintenance, repairs, replacements, rotations, matching, branding, scrapping reports, casing credits, casing recaps. Scrutinise various reports and ensure no tyres under 3mm in the fleet, cost for abuse is recovered, we achieve required cpk, correct tyres on the fleet.                                 

SLA Management 

• Ensure that service providers and managed according to set SLA/KPI's. Monthly meetings to be held to address issues and short comings and to put in place necessary corrective measures

Safety and Quality 

• Ensure that all incidents, damages, loss and claims are reported immediately and accruately.
• Ensure all work permits (hot and cold) are issued prior to any work being carried out by third parties.
• Ensure that only approved service providers are utilised.                                  

Permits / Licencing / Tracking / Fleet Cards 

• Ensure that all permits, licences, Bidtrack Tracking, Bidtrack Recovery, Bidtrack Cameras and fleet cards per vehicle are tracked and renewals, replacemnets and repairs are done timeously. Includes but not limited to Licence, COF, Port Permits, Cross Border Permits, Fire Permits, tracking units, recovery units, camera's, fleet cards.                                

Washing / Branding

• Ensure that all vehicles are washed minimum once per week. Ensure that all branding is done in line with BIL specifications.        

Administration

• Ensure that all asociated administration is carried out according to BIL policies and processes.
• Collate all necessary documents for completed work and update systems, vehicle files.
• Ensure that all parts stock and tools is effectively controlled and utilised.                     

Skills & Competencies    

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Fine motor skills
• Analytical skills
• Advanced knowledge of diesel engine components
• A good work ethic

Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of basic hand tool
• Technical ability