Senior Transport Manger (Maintenance) at Platinum Careers

Job Grade: Senior Manager - GM

Detailed Job Description & Organization structure placement

• This person reports to the Head of Maintenance who reports to the Head of Transport.
• He will have subordinates as follows: Workshop heads and/or Mechanics, electricians, panel beaters and MIS Analysts.
• He will coordinate with the HODs of other Operational, with Stores, Maintenance Planning and support areas (HR, Finance, Training, Operations, Security)

Key roles and responsibilities;

• Ensure availability of truck fleet and that the fleet is maintained in a sound operating condition at all times.
• Ensure that all company trucks are maintained in accordance with the manufacturers maintenance schedule and that other repairs identified are attended to without delay, thus underlining the proper preservation of the Company’s assets.
• Analyze current procedures and activities to identify and present opportunities for improvement of the workshop.
• Ensure that the area of responsibility is adequately staffed to achieve objectives, and that technicians are aware of procedures for using new products and equipment.
• Facilitate the orientation of new team members in collaboration with the workshop staff by familiarizing them with work surroundings, explaining work hours, procedures, use of equipment and job expectations and ensure that new team members understand their respective duties.
• Responsible for validating work requirements and costs, before authority is given, for work to be carried out on servicing, repairs and modification to Company fleet.
• Maintain good relationships with other departments.
• Facilitate the training and development of team members in the department, by providing feedback and coaching to support improvements in their job performance.