Workshop Supervisor at APM Terminals

Ref: R172350

The Role

• West Africa Container Terminal is looking for a proactive and safety‑driven Workshop Supervisor who brings strong technical capability, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to keeping our operations running reliably.
• The successful candidate will supervise day‑to‑day workshop activities, guide mechanics and electricians, and ensure that our container‑handling equipment performs safely and at its best.
• This role is key to sustaining high equipment availability, supporting operational excellence, and helping the terminal deliver world‑class performance.
• Reporting to the Workshop Manager, the Workshop Supervisor ensures efficient maintenance execution, supports continuous improvement, and contributes to a culture where people feel empowered to take ownership, innovate, and grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute instructions from the Workshop Manager or Shift‑in‑Charge to deliver smooth daily workshop operations.
• Ensure optimal use of resources—people, parts, and equipment—to maximise reliability and reduce downtime.
• Supervise the inspection, servicing, and repair of Reach Stackers, Empty Handlers, Forklifts, Trucks and other terminal equipment.
• Support all phases of maintenance work, including preventive maintenance, breakdown response, refurbishments, and new equipment commissioning.
• Provide hands‑on technical guidance during equipment breakdowns to help teams diagnose issues quickly and safely.
• Liaise with maintenance planners and operations teams to schedule equipment for servicing and ensure timely, accurate work requests.
• Maintain the highest safety standards, promoting safe work practices and ensuring tasks comply with procedures and manufacturer specifications.
• Oversee Work Orders and job documentation, ensuring accurate reporting on tasks, timelines, materials used, and follow‑up needs.
• Track labour hours, equipment meter readings, and maintenance schedules; share updates with planners for effective PM scheduling.
• Identify required spare parts, tools, and materials and ensure proper housekeeping, storage, and tool care using 5S principles.
• Support new team members through proper onboarding, guidance, and daily toolbox talks.
• Recommend improvements to enhance equipment availability, efficiency, and workshop processes.
• Participate in contingency procedures and respond to emergency maintenance as needed on a shift/standby basis.

What We’re Looking For

• Trade Test / Certificate and additional training in Mechanical / Electrical systems, people management, or maintenance processes are an advantage.
• 3 - 5 years of experience as a mechanic and/or electrician in ports, mining, steel, manufacturing, or similar heavy‑equipment environments.
• Lean-minded: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement – someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day.
• Higher National Diploma with relevant technical or vocational training (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronics).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, industrial controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret service manuals and technical diagrams.
• Confident in supervising teams, planning workloads, and maintaining a structured, systematic work environment.
• Self‑motivated, safety‑conscious, organised, and comfortable making decisions in fast‑paced operational settings.