Workshop Assistant at Talents and Skills Africa

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Assist in the supervision & coordination of maintenance activities at company and 3rd party workshops.
• Assist the Workshop Supervisor to analyse current procedures and activities in order to identify & present opportunities for improving the maintenance, repairs or replacement of parts for company’s fleet.
• Assist in the requisition of materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment or replacement parts etc.
• Analyse current procedures and activities to identify & present opportunities for improving the maintenance, repairs, requisitioning of materials or replacement of parts for company’s fleet.
• Carrying out relevant documentation of parts, processes, items etc used in daily repairs of vehicles.
• Collate relevant Information that will assist Workshop team in execution of maintenance activities
• Assist in reviewing daily activity of workshop team.
• Review work orders to ensure that all actions have been documented according to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain metrics, report, process documentation, service logs.
• Input and retrieve information on Compay’s ERP System or any other software.
• Ensure that technicians are aware of the right procedures for using products and equipments.
• Maintain good working relationship with 3rd party workshop, fleet managers, drivers etc.
• Evaluate the impact of work delays, interruptions and changes in plans to develop appropriate course of action.
• Inspect the quality of repairs before the release of vehicles as well as ensure that vehicles are test ran before delivery to drivers.
• Ensure proper documentation is maintained in terms of maintaining the company’s fleet.
• Ensure all workshop personnel adhere to all health and safety procedures.
• Recommend purchase of new improved technology.
• Coordinating, managing and supervising drivers vehicles repairs through the fleet managers or supervisors.
• Perform other duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Good Communication and Organizational Skills
• Mechanical Engineering Skills
• Feedback & Reporting skills
• Must be a self-starter and self-motivated individual.
• Must be able to communicate in good spoken English.
• Must be detail-oriented and well-organised

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• HND/ BSC in Mechanical Engineering
• Trade Test I, II & III,
• Basic vehicle/ mechanical engineering knowledge
• Minimum of 2years  experience in automobile workshop, Engineering/Maintenance department of a Fleet Management organisation or related field