Fleet & Workshop Manager - Maintenance, Procurement

Coopers Carriers; Vaal Marina Community Center; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 840,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Career advancement

Hybrid work arrangement

Company vehicle or allowance

Job summary

Coopers Carriers in Vereeniging seeks an experienced Automotive Workshop Manager to oversee the service department, driving efficiency and profitability while maintaining high quality and customer satisfaction.

You will lead technicians and service advisors, enforce safety standards, manage inventory and costs, and coordinate with remote support teams to ensure smooth operations and excellent service delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing an automotive workshop or service department.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive repair processes, diagnostics, and service management.
• Experience with workshop management software and inventory control systems.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and manage workshop budgets effectively.
• A commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the automotive workshop, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Manage, train, and motivate a team of automotive technicians and service advisors.
• Implement and enforce workshop policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Control inventory, manage parts ordering, and monitor workshop expenses to meet financial targets.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through effective service delivery and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with remote support teams for technical assistance and administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Diagnostics knowledge

Workshop software

Budget management

Tools

Inventory control systems

Workshop management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and results-driven Automotive Workshop Manager to oversee operations in Vereeniging. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the efficient and profitable operation of the service department, managing staff, controlling costs, and maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction. You will play a critical role in managing both on-site and remote coordination aspects of workshop activities, balancing operational efficiency with team support. This position is ideal for a seasoned leader with a strong automotive background and excellent management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the automotive workshop, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Manage, train, and motivate a team of automotive technicians and service advisors.
• Implement and enforce workshop policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Control inventory, manage parts ordering, and monitor workshop expenses to meet financial targets.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through effective service delivery and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with remote support teams for technical assistance and administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience in managing an automotive workshop or service department.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive repair processes, diagnostics, and service management.
• Experience with workshop management software and inventory control systems.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and manage workshop budgets effectively.
• A commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for leadership training and career advancement.
• A dynamic work environment with exposure to various automotive services.
• Potential for hybrid work arrangements to manage remote administrative tasks.
• Company vehicle or allowance.