Workshop Manager

SUMMARY:
An established company specialising in pallet trucks, material-handling equipment and custom-built lifting solutions is looking for an experienced Workshop Manager to join their team.
The company supplies a range of imported and locally manufactured equipment, including pallet trucks, stackers, lift tables, hi-lifts and specialised weighing equipment.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Manage the daily operations of the workshop. Oversee the repair, servicing and maintenance of material-handling equipment. Assist with diagnosing mechanical and hydraulic faults and finding practical solutions. Manage and support a team of technicians and workshop staff. Ensure repairs and maintenance are completed efficiently and to the required standards. Plan and allocate workshop jobs and monitor turnaround times. Ensure workshop equipment, tools and resources are properly maintained. Maintain good communication with customers, suppliers and internal departments. Minimum Requirements: Previous experience in a Workshop Manager, Workshop Supervisor or similar technical management role. Strong mechanical knowledge and the ability to understand and troubleshoot machinery. Experience with mechanical repairs, servicing and maintenance. Hydraulic experience will be an advantage. Previous experience managing or supervising a team. Good organisational and problem-solving skills. A hands-on approach and the ability to work in a close-knit team. PLEASE NOTE : Thank you for your interest in this position, we will review and be in touch if you are suitable. Due to the amount of applications we receive for each position, we are unable to respond to each one individually. Please accept your application as unsuccessful if you had no feedback within 7 days of applying. Your CV will remain on our database and we will be in touch for other suitable positions. *** In the meantime, please download our which will hopefully help you understand our process and how we work. When applying, ensure your CV is in WORD or PDF format, and not scanned. Scanned CV's will not be considered. If you are unable to apply through the link we have provided, please upload your CV to our website We reserve the right to stop/renew adverts. By applying to our adverts, you accept our POPI Act policy, a copy which be found on our website.