Workshop Manager
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permanent
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Bridge Talent Management
04/05/2024
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Job Summary:
As a Workshop Manager you will ensure the smooth running of
the workshop and the company’s vehicles and motorized equipment.
This includes establishing procedures and standards, ensuring that
all equipment is in line with operational requirements, and is used
safely and properly maintained, ordering spare parts, managing stock
control, training, and supervising employed personnel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the whole workshop by
ensuring cleanliness and safety opening the workshop in the morning
and closing in the evening.
- Managing the drivers
and mechanics.
- Daily planning of work schedule
i.e. breakdowns, repairs etc.
- Ensure proper
record keeping for all work schedules is maintained and kept
(including records of all repairs, fuel, and expenses).
- Ensure consistent communication with clients and drivers on
vehicle performance and if there are any vehicle problems.
- Ensure up-to-date insurance of the vehicle is maintained.
- Ensure compliance with traffic rules and HR policy
about handling the vehicles • Planning the most efficient
routes.
- Performing truck and trailer
inspections.
- Reporting delays due to road
conditions, accidents, or breakdowns to the transport manager and
managing director.
- Diligently and faithfully
performing the duties of your appointment and other duties within the
scope of your abilities depending on the company’s needs.
- Any other duty may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements
- Minimum
10 years experience in a similar role.
- Knowledge of mechanical engineering and electrical.
- Certificate of Good Conduct.
- Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and traffic patterns is desired.
- The ability to work long, irregular hours, and to
remain alert and focused throughout
- Strong
organizational and time management skills.
- Sound knowledge of federal and state
laws that regulate the road freight transport industry.
- Excellent problem-solving and
communication skills.
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