• Application Deadline:
• Position: Workshop Manager/Automotive Engineer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 10 years


• Location Delta


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

Job Description

This position's incumbent will manage and lead a team of people in allocating workload and managing the day-to-day operations in the Warri maintenance yard. It requires the job holder to co-ordinate resources and liaise with internal and external key contacts to ensure work is delivered on time and to a quality standard.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for optimum utilization of resources available for the maintenance yard in terms of machinery, manpower, utilities, consumables etc. for the various jobs.


• Ensure that the activities of the yard are well coordinated to complete the jobs received within the allocated time frame and quality parameters.


• Develop and implement a system to ensure regular maintenance service for the trucks and for breakdown related activities.


• Coordinate operation resources and workshop staff for improved productivity ensure strict adherence


• to all safety standard while working.


• Raise productivity and efficiency of workshop services, by reducing complaints, rework orders, and breakdowns


• Ensure that planning, scheduling, and unscheduled repairs are carried out efficiently and cost effectively.


• Trains and assists Mechanics on methods for diagnosing and repairing vehicles and equipment.


• Supervise, schedules, or assigns work to mechanics and other maintenance personnel.


• Tests vehicles to troubleshoot problems and/or tests repairs to ensure proper and safe completion.


• Prepares spare parts performance and researches best brands for use.

Requirements

Qualifications and other skill sets.

• HND / B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering (Specialization in Commercial Vehicles)


• Minimum of 10 years strong Engineering experience with an established Commercial Vehicle Workshop (Trucks specifically)


• Perfect knowledge of Auto Trucks.


• Problem solving skill and team spirit.


• Product knowledge & skills to handle technical problems, warranty issues.


• Ability to guide & train others.


• Good communication ability both verbally and in writing.


• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Package