Workshop Foreman - Dealership exp

A vacancy for a WORKSHOP FOREMAN exists at our automotive dealer client based in Sandton. Must be a qualified mechanic.

Provide support for Workshop Controller To ensure manufacturer repair policies and procedures are always followed correctly.

• To ensure service and repair are carried out to the highest standard of quality possible to ensure customer satisfaction.
• To ensure efficient use of material, equipment, and labor resources.
• To control and supervise staff in the use of equipment and tools to effect repair and diagnosis of vehicle faults and service to vehicles.

• Directly responsible to the Service Manager.
• Responsible for technicians, apprentices, workshop cleaner/s, wash-bay staff, diagnostic and repair equipment, tools, gauges and measuring equipment.
• Relationships with customers, company staff, manufacturer’s representatives and other representatives’, Health and Safety Officials and training authorities.

• To ensure maximum effective use of equipment and labour ensuring high productivity output.
• To ensure all chargeable materials are recorded on job cards.

• The ability to supervise a labour workforce.
• The ability to assess and report on staff performance.
• The ability to discuss and negotiate agreeable solutions to customer problems.
• The ability to maintain personal technical knowledge and skills.