The Workshop Foreman

Oversee workshop and wash bay operations ensuring repair standards are met for tautliner and tipper trailers. Klerksoord, Pretoria North. Salary R30 000 to R40 000 pm.

About Our Client

The client operates in the transport and logistics industry. The business manages a workshop and wash bay facility focused on the maintenance of tautliner and tipper trailers.

The Role: The Workshop Foreman

The Workshop Foreman is responsible for overseeing both the workshop and the wash bay. This role exists to ensure all repair and maintenance work on tautliner and tipper trailers meets required standards while maintaining a clean and safe environment. The focus areas include employee supervision, work order processing, quality control, and the maintenance of equipment and machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 2 years or more workshop experience within a transport or logistics environment and 2 years experience on tautliner or tipper trailers.

• Oversee employees in the workshop and wash bay including recruitment, orientation, training, and scheduling.

• Manage work orders and enter job card information into the database while maintaining accurate work records.

• Conduct repairs and maintenance on trailers and machinery or arrange for necessary equipment servicing.

• Review completed work to ensure it meets quality standards and deadlines.

• Enforce health and safety policies and ensure the site is free of hazardous materials.

• Order supplies and operate workshop machinery and heavy equipment when required.

• Inspect the workshop, wash bay, and equipment regularly to ensure they are organized and clean.

About You

• Reside within a 15-20 km radius of Klerksoord, Pretoria North.

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.

• Qualified mechanic or similar qualification.

• Minimum 2 years experience in a transport or logistics workshop.

• Minimum 2 years experience specifically with tautliner and side tipper trailers.

• Medically fit and qualified to operate heavy machinery.

• Proficient in basic computer literacy and reading, interpreting, and composing work orders.

• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to work a standard 45-hour workweek plus overtime and weekend hours.

• Calm and clear-headed in emergency situations with strong interpersonal and communication skills.