National Workshop/Fleet Maintenance Manager

Lotus Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 45 000 - 75 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic manager to oversee maintenance and operations of transport vehicles and construction equipment across multiple regions. This specialized role demands extensive travel and exceptional leadership skills, along with a solid background in managing diverse teams and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in supplier management, budget oversight, and maintaining high-quality standards. If you are ready to take on a challenging role that offers growth and the opportunity to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience managing group assets like construction equipment and transport vehicles.
• Strong background in compliance with Hazchem and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and operations of a fleet of transport vehicles and workshops.
• Ensure efficient and cost-effective use of equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Diesel mechanics

Workshop management

Budgeting

Operations

Staff leadership

International reporting

Education

Mechanical Engineering or related qualification

Job description

Our client, a leading multinational and multifaceted manufacturing company, seeks to employ a diverse, high energy and professional manager, as part of their succession plan, to take over managing the maintenance and operations of a fleet of transport vehicles, as well as construction/road surfacing equipment and workshops across South Africa, Namibia and Zambia.

Please note that this is a highly specialised role and will suit a candidate who has managed several workshops, operations and maintenance of diesel powered fleet and equipment. In addition, we do require a candidate who is able to travel extensively in SA, as well as into Africa and who has exceptional leadership experience.

Key Requirements:

1. Completed Mechanical Engineering or related qualification, with a minimum of 10 years experience managing group assets such as site construction equipment, transportation vehicles, and company workshops.
2. Strong background in managing diverse teams across multiple workshops, ensuring compliance with Hazchem, environmental, and road transport legislation, along with asset licensing, insurance/claims management, workshop documentation, and ensuring efficient and cost-effective use of equipment and vehicles.
3. Proven track record in people management and development, providing technical support, and maintaining staffing and performance records.
4. Experience in supplier management, scheduling servicing, and ensuring profitability and effective asset utilization.
5. Sound experience in HSE, Quality standards (ISO 9001 and 14001), budget management, and international reporting to corporate head office.
6. Valid driver’s license, own vehicle, and a clear criminal and credit record.

Please note that if you are not currently residing in the region, travel and relocation costs will be at your expense.

Due to high application volumes, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, your application was unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

• Diesel mechanics
• Workshop management
• Budgeting
• Operations
• Staff leadership
• International reporting