Vehicle Workshop Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya - Steel Manufacturer

Do you have International Mechanical Experience in South Africa or Europe that covers Mitsubishi, TATA and Volvo Lorries?

Our client, a steel manufacturer based in Nairobi is looking to hire aWorkshop Manager & Head Mechanic to maintain the company’s vehicles in-house, manage the technical Workshop and its staff, improve areas of vehicle utilisation and manage costs.
 

The ideal candidate’s knowledge and mechanical experience MUST cover Mitsubishi, TATA and Volvo Lorries. 

The person would enjoy training and empowering a local work force to improve their skills.
 

This is a minimum 2-year contract position and could be extended.
 

Job Profile

• Keep equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles, detailed management of preventive maintenance procedures such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tyre rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters alongside other more complicated checks.
• Maintain vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints, conducting inspections, repairing engine failures, repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions, replacing parts and components, repairing body damage.
• Verify vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
• Maintain vehicle records by recording service and repairs.
• Undertake basic preventive maintenance of forklifts and generators by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance and purchase ordering of repairs.
• Contain costs by using warranties and evaluating service and parts options.
• Manage effective and efficient inventory through stores.
• Keep supplies/spares ready by tracking inventory, placing orders and verifying receipt.
• As a benefit, this person could also assist on driver training to protect the trucks. (This is not essential).

Desired Skills & Experience

• Diploma in Automotive / Mechanical Engineering.
• At least five years’ experience working with Mitsubishi, TATA and Volvo Lorries, forklifts and generators.
• Ability to prioritise and schedule maintenance.
• Good problem identification and problem solving skills.
• Good organisation skills.
• People management and mechanical training experience.
• Preference is to meet people with European or South African experience.

If your experience and qualifications match the profile, please send your application letter and CV, clearly showing examples of relevant experience to andrew@rtsgp.com by September 21, 2014.