Workshop Manager at Unitrans

•     An opportunity has arisen for a Workshop Manager to manage the fleet maintenance programme, budget vehicle maintenance costs to acceptable levels and manage stores stock levels and the purchase of replacement parts and equipment. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information.

Minimum Requirements    

•  A Diesel Mechanic qualification is a must have
•  Diploma / Degree in Transportation or equivalent qualification will be an advantage.
•  At least 5 years experience in Fleet Management in a technical or a similar environment.
•  Must be in possession of a B class driver's license.
•  Possession of a class EC driver's license would be an added advantage
•  Exposure to Labour Relations Management
•  Computer literacy - MS Excel and MS Word
•  SHEQ standards: SANS10230 and SANS10047 and RTMS requirements a must have
•  Ability to monitor vehicle utilization and control of maintenance
•  Petroleum experience a must have
•  Reporting on monthly maintenance CPK, breakdown analysis & workshop productivity
•  Extensive and an in-depth knowledge of maintenance philosophies for a varied range of automotive and materials handling equipment, specifically:-
•  Service scheduling and planning
•  Tooling
•  Cost and quality control
•  Budgeting and forecasting
•  Knowledge of preventative maintenance programmes
•  Able to communicate
•  Able to work under pressure
•  Deadline orientated
•  Good understanding of technical and financial components of the job
•  Must be figure orientated
•  Self motivated and the ability to work to pre-determined goals
•  Must have sound knowledge of Health and Safety

Duties & Responsibilities    

•  Manage the workshop team
•  Develop and maintain a sound relationship with operations staff and suppliers
•  Manage the fleet maintenance programme
•  Manage the budget vehicle maintenance costs to acceptable levels
•  Manage stores stock levels and the purchase of replacement parts and equipment
•  Working knowledge of maintaining a haulage fleet comprising of truck, trailers and loading equipment