Automotive Services Manager at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

DUTIES: 

• Provide technical and administrative leadership to the Automotive unit of IITA-FMS.
• Possess in-depth technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical concepts used in modern passenger and light utility vehicles, e.g. Toyota, Ford, Mitsubishi and others totaling about 300 vehicles.
• Ensure the workshop is equipped with proper maintenance tools and upgrade where necessary.
• Must be well versed in the use of diagnostics tools and modules used to identify faults quickly in order to keep down time to a minimum.
• Review existing workshop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and update as necessary.
• Certify road worthiness checklist of all vehicles before they leave workshop after repair.
• Oversee workshop staff/supervisors’ activities to make sure correct repair procedures are followed.
• Periodically review and update inventory stock of essential spare parts needed.
• Prepare and review service history of all IITA vehicles and make sure the preventive maintenance schedules is followed on all vehicles.
• Prepare and update the Master List and particulars of all IITA vehicles used in Nigeria.
• Exercise proper budget control in the operation of the automotive unit to make sure expenditure and income are balanced.
• Review and advise renewal of driving licenses held by official drivers and private users at the Headquarters.
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• BSc/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment. Possession of relevant higher qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Also, membership of the Council of Registered Engineering (COREN) is required.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent managerial and supervisory skills to handle the entire auto service Staff.
• Have good time management and communication skills.
• Be familiar with source of genuine parts and be able to identify them.
• Be familiar with correct diagnostics repair procedure for different model/makes of vehicles.

Benefits

REMUNERATION:

• We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.