Vehicle Maintenance Assistant at Stresert Services Limited

We are recruiting on behalf of our client to fill the position below:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and maintaining a list of all regular replacement parts and ensure that appropriate quantities are stocked and available for use
• Regular inspection and testing of vehicles and minor parts changes,
• Executing scheduled preventive maintenance (engine tune-ups, oil changes etc. in line with the vehicle manual)
• Conducting tyre inspections, rotations, balancing, changes tyres
• Conducting electronic diagnosis on-site and provide accurate assessment reports to guide approval of major repair works
• Verify suitability of parts used by contract vendor in effecting repairs
• Test drive vehicles after repairs are complete to ensure mechanical soundness and to determine whether any other problems exist
• Challenge cost estimates put forward by Repair garages and ensuring that the company receives value for money
• Maintain detailed database of service and repairs conducted on each vehicle and associated cost.
• Ensure daily vehicle checks are conducted and documentation disseminated and stored appropriately.
• Ensure all issues noted on the checklist are flagged and attended to accordingly
• Trains fleet drivers on the use of vehicle functions when new vehicles are purchased
• Conducts road test for new drivers when they are recruited and give feedback about their performance.
• Serves as a link between vehicle maintenance garages and the company by championing all vehicle maintenance issues.
• Challenge cost estimates put forward by Repair garages and ensuring that the company receives value for money
• Maintain detailed database of service and repairs conducted on each vehicle and associated cost.
• Ensure daily vehicle checks are conducted and documentation disseminated and stored appropriately.
• Ensure all issues noted on the checklist are flagged and attended to accordingly
• Trains fleet drivers on the use of vehicle functions when new vehicles are purchased
• Conducts road test for new drivers when they are recruited and give feedback about their performance.
• Serves as a link between vehicle maintenance garages and the company by championing all vehicle maintenance issues.

SKILLS

• Ability to troubleshoot minor and major faults using vehicle diagnostic tools
• Ability to perform general servicing of vehicles including oil and filter changes, etc.
• Understand the working principle of diesel/petrol engine to be able to identify deviations or error
• Ability to carry out alignment checks, cylinder pressure / vacuum test
• Use and interpret vehicle service, troubleshooting and maintenance manuals
• Have basic knowledge of vehicle electrical and electronic system
• Understand vehicle air conditioning system and their maintenance requirements

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION/WORKING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Ordinary National Diploma in mechanical/automotive engineering
• Professional automobile repair Certificate or trade test in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering
• Minimum of 5-years relevant experience in Fleet Maintenance