Head of Maintenance at PRIMERO Transport Services Limited

Job Description

• The job holder’s responsibility is to oversee the entire maintenance activities of the organization and ensure overall efficient and effective operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, evaluate and determine priority of vehicle maintenance, servicing and repair projects; review the work of mechanics and other maintenance personnel to assure compliance with established standards, guidelines and procedures; direct off-site maintenance, repair and recovery functions for roadside vehicle malfunctions.
• Assure adequate personnel, equipment and material levels to meet maintenance, servicing and repair needs; coordinate equipment, material and supply purchases as appropriate; direct related inventory functions.
• Direct and participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to vehicles, maintenance, repairs, projects, mileage, depreciation, financial activity and assigned duties
• Direct the service, repair, and preventive maintenance of all vehicles; develop, implement, and supervise preventive maintenance programs; periodically review repair work and procedures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and efficiency; recommend vehicles for replacement, prepare specifications, and arranges for auction or disposal as necessary.
• Develop and prepare the annual preliminary budget for vehicle maintenance, repair, operation, servicing and procurement functions; analyse and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations.
• Provide technical information and assistance to the Management regarding automotive needs and issues; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs.
• Fill out necessary paperwork and documentations as required
• Ensure that all parts and supplies are charged out to the proper repair order.
• Ensure conformance with vehicle manufacture's service manual and bulletins.
• Ensure vehicles are in proper working condition.
• Ensure proper working conditions and shop and vehicle safety practices are followed
• File warranty claims, warranty logs etc
• Produce periodic and yearly reports.

Requirements

• University Graduate with qualification in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent.
• Technical trainings would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience with a Diesel Engine Automobile workshop environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety and environment policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skill.
• High level of integrity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Computer literacy with good report writing skills.