Fleet & Workshop Lead - Heavy Equipment

Profile Personnel; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee maintenance, servicing, and repair of a large fleet of vehicles and heavy equipment, including yellow metal. This hands-on leadership role focuses on maximizing fleet availability, safety, and efficient workshop operations.

You will lead day-to-day workshop activities, manage staff and technicians, plan preventative maintenance, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a workshop in construction, mining, plant or heavy equipment.
• Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance and yellow metal machinery.
• Excellent leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with preventative maintenance systems and workshop administration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant technical qualification will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the workshop.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of the full fleet including yellow metal equipment.
• Plan and schedule preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Supervise and support workshop staff and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Control workshop costs, parts inventory, and maintenance records.

Skills

Workshop management

Fleet maintenance

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Workshop administration

Multi-priority management

Education

Technical qualification

Job description

Profile Personnel is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee maintenance, servicing, and repair of a large fleet of vehicles and heavy equipment, including yellow metal. This hands-on leadership role focuses on maximizing fleet availability, safety, and efficient workshop operations.

You will lead day-to-day workshop activities, manage staff and technicians, plan preventative maintenance, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.