Workshop Foreman

Greys Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Workshop Foreman for a client in Edenvale. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and significant mechanical knowledge to oversee and enhance workshop operations. This role requires proactive management of workforce efficiency, ensuring quality and timely service for customers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of 3-5 years in a workshop supervisory or management role.
• Ability to manage a diverse team of mechanics.
• Understanding of mechanical repair processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workshop operations and workflow management.
• Ensure vehicles receive full checks after test drives.
• Monitor job progress and oversee quality control.

Skills

Leadership skills

Mechanical automotive repair knowledge

Health and safety compliance

Workshop management

Education

Trade qualification in motor mechanics

Job description

Our client is looking for a qualified Workshop Foreman to oversee the day-to-day operationsLocation : EdenvaleKey requirement

Strong leadership skills

Proven experience of 3-5 in a similar workshop supervisory or management role

Strong mechanical automotive repair knowledge ideally with trade qualification in motor mechanics

Knowledge of health and safety compliance and workshop best practices

Deep understanding of mechanical repair processes

Ability to manage a diverse team of mechanics

Being proactive and ensure efficient workflow, high-quality service, timely parts procurement and motivated workforce

Key responsibility

Workshop operations and workflow management, plan, prioritize and allocate job cards and tasks to mechanics according to skillset and availability

Ensure that job cards are completed properly by technicians

Ensure that every vehicle receives a full check after test driven.

Once full check is completed and you are happy with the proposed work to be done, hand over to the service advisor to put together a quote to the customer

Once the job has been approved ensure that parts are ordered and delivered timeously to start the work

If parts are taking long it is your responsibility to speed up the process

Ensure optimal workflow throughout the workshop to minimize downtime and improve efficiency

Monitor job progress and provide technical support or escalate issues when required

Oversee quality control and final checks before vehicles are released to customers

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