Workshop Foreman

SUMMARY:
An opportunity exists for a workshop foreman in the agricultural sector.

POSITION INFO:

Requirements and Responsibilities

• Qualified Diesel Mechanic
• 3-5 Years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Effective planning and organisational skills Advert Description Manage and control Cost
• Ensure maintenance expenditure is maintained within budgetary limits where supplied by Contract Manager.
• Manage the vehicle maintenance costs to acceptable levels
• Take timeous and appropriate corrective action with regard to excessive VM costs
• Ensure that the Workshop Manager and Technical Manager are kept informed regarding major expenditure Monitor workshop operations and take corrective actions where required
• Brief the Contract Manager on a daily basis of the tasks for the day and what was completed the previous day.
• Ensure that health and safety standards are adhered to ensure the day to day efficient running of the workshop
• Oversee and implement the fleet maintenance programme to a safe and acceptable standard
• Ensure that vehicles are inspected after servicing and repairs ï‚· Ensure that Quality standards are maintained
• Ensure that vehicles are test driven after a major service or a repair
• Ensure weekly service schedules are compiled for all equipment
• Plan and communicate preventive maintenance schedules to reduce impact on operations.
• Diagnose equipment problems and conditions, and conduct mechanical repairs, rebuilds and replacements as a hands-on mechanic.
• At the end of each shift ensure that all tools and spares are accounted for. Implement and Control all SHEQ requirements
• Conduct Housekeeping audits regularly and ensure corrective action is taken if required,
• Conduct safety audits regularly on all facets and corrective action is taken if required.
• Ensure reporting on Safety is done accurately and timeously according to Company Procedure & Standard.
• Comply with all legal requirements Monitor and control stock orders
• Manage stock levels and the purchase of replacement parts and equipment
• Conduct Stock checks randomly
• Sigh off Stock orders and ensure the sourcing spares in accordance with price, quality and availability
• Maintain close contact with suppliers to ensure quality and service levels are maintained Administration & record keeping
• Ensure that all workshop administration documents are checked for accuracy and correct completion
• Submit all Monthly reports timeously, according to the prescribed format
• Keep Vehicle history files updated and complete

 

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