Head of Maintenance / Workshop

A reputable Transport Company in Lagos is looking for the services of a qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Position: Head of Maintenance/Workshop
Job Location: Lagos
Job Description

• Managing of the overall function of the Mechanics Workshop.
• Determines vehicle conditions by conducting inspections and diagnostic test; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Monitor, evaluate and determine priority of vehicle maintenance, servicing and repair projects; review the work of mechanics and other maintenance personnel to assure compliance with establish standards guidelines and procedures, direct off-site maintenance , repair and recovery functions of road side vehicle malfunctions.
• Direct the service, repair and preventive maintenance of all vehicles; develop, implement and supervise preventive maintenance programs: periodically review work and procedures to ensure accuracy completeness, and efficiency, recommend vehicles, prepare specifications, and arranges for auction or disposal as necessary.
• Manage planned preventative and corrective mechanical -maintenance on all the company's vehicles.
• Diagnose, adjust, repair overhaul buses and trucks maintain and repair any type of diesel engines inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Allocating and supervising work on a daily basis to Mechanics team.
• Monitoring progress and inspecting completed work to ensure the required standards are achieved by various units in workshop responsible for the task.
• Undertake unplanned work resulting from breakdown and emergencies, which is to be dealt with in efficient manner ( 24 hour call out).
• Ensure all log books, requisition books and departmental records are effectively maintained to enable stock control. ordering of parts and all other workshop functions operate efficiently.
• Ensure that all parts and supplies are charged out to proper repair order.
• Design Maintenance/workshop policy Manual.
• Produce weekly, monthly and annual statistics and reports.

Requirements

• University Graduate with qualification in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills and spoken English.