Workshop Foreman

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client is looking for an experienced, hands-on Workshop Foreman to take responsibility for the day-to-day technical oversight and coordination of a busy fleet workshop.

This is a practical role suited to a qualified and experienced Diesel Mechanic / Heavy Vehicle Technician who has progressed into a supervisory position but still enjoys being on the workshop floor and getting involved when required.

The successful candidate will lead and support a team of diesel mechanics and auto electricians, ensuring that maintenance, repairs, fault finding and preventative maintenance are completed safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard.

This is not an office-based management role. We are looking for someone who is technically strong, leads by example and is prepared to get their hands dirty when the situation requires it.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• A recognised Diesel Mechanic / Motor Mechanic trade qualification.

• Trade Test Certificate as a Diesel Mechanic or equivalent recognised South African qualification.

• At least 5 years' relevant post-trade experience, preferably within a heavy vehicle, fleet or transport workshop environment.

• Supervisory or team leadership experience - previous experience in a Workshop Foreman, Senior Technician or similar supervisory role.

• Proven experience working on heavy commercial vehicles/trucks.

• Strong mechanical diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities.

• Experience managing or coordinating a team of technicians.

• Good understanding of preventative maintenance and workshop planning.

• A valid South African driver's licence appropriate to the role.

• Computer literacy and the ability to complete workshop reports and maintenance records.

Advantageous Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Experience working specifically on Volvo and MAN trucks.

• Hydraulic maintenance and fault-finding experience.

• Experience with truck-mounted cranes.

• Auto-electrical knowledge or experience working closely with auto electricians.

• Experience within a large fleet, logistics, transport, construction or related environment.

• Experience using electronic diagnostic and vehicle management systems.

• Supervisory or team leadership experience.