Workshop Manager Wisdom Transport and Trading

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage all daily workshop activities for a fleet of 150 units (trucks, cranes, wheel loaders).

• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend asset life.

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults in heavy vehicles and equipment, and ensure timely, high-quality repairs.

• Supervise, lead, and mentor workshop staff (mechanics, electricians, helpers, welders) to achieve performance and productivity targets.

• Set and enforce workshop procedures, work instructions, and quality standards for all maintenance activities.

• Monitor and control maintenance costs, including labor, spare parts, tools, and consumables, while optimizing resource utilization.

• Manage spare parts and inventory, ensuring availability of critical items for Mercedes trucks, UD trucks, Zoomlion cranes, and wheel loaders.

• Coordinate with operations, transport, and planning teams to align maintenance schedules with operational requirements and dispatch plans.

• Ensure all workshop activities comply with company policies, OEM guidelines, local regulations, and HSE standards.

• Maintain accurate records of work orders, service history, breakdowns, and inspections using workshop management systems or spreadsheets.

• Analyze breakdown trends, recurring faults, and maintenance KPIs, and propose corrective and improvement actions.

• Liaise with dealers, suppliers, and external workshops for specialized repairs, warranty claims, and technical support.

• Implement and oversee safety programs in the workshop, including toolbox talks, risk assessments, and incident reporting.

• Train and develop workshop team members in technical skills, safety practices, and standard procedures.

• Prepare maintenance reports, fleet availability reports, and cost summaries for management review.

Skills and competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to supervise a multi-skilled workshop team.

• Excellent planning, scheduling, and organizational skills to handle high-volume maintenance operations.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities under time and operational pressure.

• Good knowledge of workshop safety standards, HSE practices, and compliance requirements.