Workshop Foreman

Our client is looking for an experienced,
hands-on Workshop Foreman to take responsibility for the day-to-day technical oversight and coordination of a busy fleet workshop.

This is a practical role suited to a qualified and experienced Diesel Mechanic / Heavy Vehicle Technician who has progressed into a supervisory position but still enjoys being on the workshop floor and getting involved when required.

The successful candidate will lead and support a team of diesel mechanics and auto electricians, ensuring that maintenance, repairs, fault finding and preventative maintenance are completed safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard.

This is not an office-based management role
. We are looking for someone who is technically strong, leads by example and is prepared to get their hands dirty when the situation requires it.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A recognised Diesel Mechanic / Motor Mechanic trade qualification
  .
• Trade Test Certificate as a Diesel Mechanic or equivalent recognised South African qualification.
• At least 5 years' relevant post-trade experience
  , preferably within a heavy vehicle, fleet or transport workshop environment.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience - previous experience in a Workshop Foreman, Senior Technician or similar supervisory role.
• Proven experience working on heavy commercial vehicles/trucks
  .
• Strong mechanical diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities.
• Experience managing or coordinating a team of technicians.
• Good understanding of preventative maintenance and workshop planning.
• A valid South African driver's licence appropriate to the role.
• Computer literacy and the ability to complete workshop reports and maintenance records.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Experience working specifically on Volvo and MAN trucks
  .
• Hydraulic maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Experience with truck-mounted cranes.
• Auto-electrical knowledge or experience working closely with auto electricians.
• Experience with in a large fleet, logistics, transport, construction or related environment.
• Experience using electronic diagnostic and vehicle management systems.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.