WORKSHOP FOREMAN / MANAGER

SUMMARY:
Wartburg area, KwaZulu-Natal province – South Africa: looking for an experienced, hands-on Workshop Foreman / Manager to take responsibility for our workshop and the maintenance and repair of our earthmoving fleet.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Qualified Diesel Mechanic - essential Minimum 6 years' relevant experience - essential Strong diesel mechanical, hydraulic and fault-finding skills Earthmoving\/heavy equipment experience preferred Previous workshop foreman, management or leadership experience preferred Must be computer literate Valid driver's licence Must be able to communicate in English and isiZulu Strong leadership and staff-management ability Good planning, organisation and maintenance administration skills DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO Manage the day-to-day running of the workshop Supervise and allocate work to workshop staff Oversee repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults Minimise machine downtime Manage service schedules and maintenance records Control parts usage and workshop costs Coordinate breakdown repairs Report on fleet condition and upcoming maintenance requirements ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted