Workshop Manager at Fidelity Services Group

•  A vacancy exists for a  Workshop Manager at our Robertville Branch.  The position will be reporting to the Gauteng Regional Executive.The overall purpose of this position is to control and efficiently manage the company vehicles as well as overseeing the repairs and maintenance of company vehicles, but not limited too.

Minimum Requirements:

• No Criminal Record.
• Minimum of Grade 12 
• Valid driver’s licence without endorsements and own transport essential.
• Minimum 3 – 5 Years  Worksop management experience.
• Minimum 3 – 5 Years’ experience in managing a large fleet.
• Minimum 3 – 5 Years’ mechanical experience in both diesel and petrol vehicles.
• Very good understanding of Workshop Consumables and vehicle parts.
• Computer skills with good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Working Knowledge of SAP advantageous.
• Excellent Administration Skills.
• Must have knowledge/experience of spray painting and panel beating.

Must have good knowledge of the following vehicles:

• Isuzu – Diesel
• Toyota
• Ford
• Nissan
• Golf Cart
• Quad Bike
• 4 Ton Trucks
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Have excellent organizational, planning and prioritizing skills.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and encourage development of others.
• Must be able to work reliably and responsibly with internal and external colleagues and suppliers.
• Must be proactive, innovative and objects driven.
• Must be “hands on” and able to resolve problems quickly.
• Must be able to handle difficult drivers with patience and understanding
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and willing to travel. (Needs to be flexible and adaptable).
• Give great attention to detail, results driven with great customer focus and must be responsible and accountable.
• Must be proactive when it comes to cost saving. Must be cost saving orientated and ensure that the company is always getting the best deal/value when purchasing parts.
• Strong administrative ability and positive attitude is essential.
• Have analytical thinking skills.

Key Performance Areas (Not totally inclusive):

• Manage the whole vehicle fleet and workshop with an objective of reducing costs whilst rendering an adequate vehicles and support for operations and clients.
• Ensuring that the company policies and procedures pertaining to the vehicles and drivers are adhered to.
• Driving compliance with contemporary transport related legislation.
• Implement compliance measures in line with the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
• Control workshops and staff and ensure that costs in vehicle repairs are controlled via proper authorization.
• Manage capex and asset requirements.
• Ensure that accidents are properly investigated and appropriate action is taken.
• Overseeing the repairs and maintenance of Company vehicles.
• Booking vehicles for services and warranty repairs.
• Follow up on spares ordered for the mechanics.
• Ensure workshop opening and closing daily, timeously and if and when required.
• Ensure that the vehicles book into workshop and are done according to the specific procedure.
• Must be able to assist with any repairs and maintenance should the need arise.
• Ensure the mechanic test drives a vehicle before leaving the workshop.
• Record and report comebacks on vehicles.
• Ensure that parts are ordered according to the parts ordering system
• Ensure that the workshop area is kept clean and adhere to health and safety requirements
• Stock take to be done on a monthly basis
• Controlling of stock on a daily basis
• Report daily to Regional Executive on all vehicles issues / personnel.
• General administration (emails, telephones enquiries, driver queries, supplier queries, invoices etc.)
• Maintain vehicle service history files accurately
• Attend weekly meetings (crime meeting, accident meetings, operational meetings etc.)
• Attend weekly vehicle inspections and provide feedback.
• Spot check on vehicles to ensure the quality of the mechanic’s work is maintained
• Weekly inspection to see that all workshop equipment is safe and in working condition
• Adhering to all requirements as specified in the Transport policies and procedures.