Technical Services Lead – Luxury Lodge Fleet & Facilities

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 308,000 - 457,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to oversee the fleet, workshop and property maintenance for a luxury lodge group operating across East Africa. Based at the Nairobi workshop, this senior, hands-on role requires regular travel to lodges and responsibility for a fleet of ~150 vehicles.

Ideal candidate will have a technical qualification in engineering, leadership experience, and a proactive approach to maintenance, safety and cost control in remote

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management or a related field.
• Strong experience managing a large workshop or vehicle fleet.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout East Africa.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Nairobi workshop and technical services department.
• Manage the maintenance, servicing and repair of a fleet of approximately 150 vehicles.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for all vehicles, machinery and equipment.
• Ensure fleet servicing, repairs, inspections and licensing are completed timeously.
• Monitor vehicle performance, breakdowns, fuel usage and maintenance costs.
• Manage workshop staff, mechanics, technicians and external service providers.
• Maintain accurate service histories, maintenance records, job cards and asset registers.
• Oversee the procurement and management of spare parts, tools, tyres and workshop consumables.
• Manage workshop budgets and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control costs.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are safe, reliable and suitable for remote lodge operations.
• Travel regularly to the lodges to inspect facilities, assess maintenance requirements and support on-site teams.

Skills

Fleet management

Workshop leadership

Contractor management

Engineering knowledge

English communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to oversee the fleet, workshop and property maintenance for a luxury lodge group operating across East Africa. Based at the Nairobi workshop, this senior, hands-on role requires regular travel to lodges and responsibility for a fleet of ~150 vehicles.

Ideal candidate will have a technical qualification in engineering, leadership experience, and a proactive approach to maintenance, safety and cost control in remote