Automotive Services Manager at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Oyo
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
2 years ago

Additional Details

Job ID
72804
Job Views
103

Job Description



DUTIES: 



  • Provide technical and administrative leadership to the Automotive unit of IITA-FMS.

  • Possess in-depth technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical concepts used in modern passenger and light utility vehicles, e.g. Toyota, Ford, Mitsubishi and others totaling about 300 vehicles.

  • Ensure the workshop is equipped with proper maintenance tools and upgrade where necessary.

  • Must be well versed in the use of diagnostics tools and modules used to identify faults quickly in order to keep down time to a minimum.

  • Review existing workshop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and update as necessary.

  • Certify road worthiness checklist of all vehicles before they leave workshop after repair.

  • Oversee workshop staff/supervisors’ activities to make sure correct repair procedures are followed.

  • Periodically review and update inventory stock of essential spare parts needed.

  • Prepare and review service history of all IITA vehicles and make sure the preventive maintenance schedules is followed on all vehicles.

  • Prepare and update the Master List and particulars of all IITA vehicles used in Nigeria.

  • Exercise proper budget control in the operation of the automotive unit to make sure expenditure and income are balanced.

  • Review and advise renewal of driving licenses held by official drivers and private users at the Headquarters.

  • Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.


Requirements



  • BSc/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment. Possession of relevant higher qualifications will be an added advantage.

  • Also, membership of the Council of Registered Engineering (COREN) is required.


COMPETENCIES:


The ideal candidate must:



  • Have excellent managerial and supervisory skills to handle the entire auto service Staff.

  • Have good time management and communication skills.

  • Be familiar with source of genuine parts and be able to identify them.

  • Be familiar with correct diagnostics repair procedure for different model/makes of vehicles.


Benefits


REMUNERATION:



  • We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.


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