Workshop supervisor

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Workshop Supervisor – IICL Rated

Minimum Requirements

• Matric

• Welding certificate from a reputable welding school

• At least 2 years’ experience in container repairs

• Supervisory experience

• Willingness to work shifts in a 24-hour container depot environment

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement workshop plans in collaboration with the Workshop Manager.

• Receive and sign for job cards from the Invoicing/Tracking Administrator.

• Verify container numbers against job cards before allocating repair work to artisans.

• Delegate and monitor repair work according to job card specifications and required quality standards.

• Ensure containers are repaired in accordance with IICL (Institute of International Container Lessors) standards or the applicable client requirements.

• Assist workshop staff with alternative repair methods when the required materials are unavailable.

• Request the ordering of materials needed for container repairs when stock is unavailable on site.

• Conduct quality inspections on repaired containers and participate in joint post-repair surveys with client surveyors.

• Sign off completed job cards once repairs have passed the required quality checks and forward them to the Invoicing/Tracking Administrator for the container status to be updated from UU (unserviceable) to AV (available).

• Supervise workshop staff, including managing discipline, leave, work rosters and overtime.

• Deputise for the Workshop Manager in their absence.

• Maintain a clean and organised workshop in accordance with depot procedures.

• Comply with all depot safety procedures and ensure reflective jackets are worn at all times while working in the yard.

• Report unsafe working conditions and refrain from performing unsafe procedures until the matter has been assessed.

• Perform additional duties as reasonably required by the Manager.

Please Note: This position involves supervising workshop operations and staff within a 24-hour container depot environment and requires shift work.