Job Description
The Workshop Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, servicing, and operational readiness of all company vehicles, heavy equipment, and machinery used in waste collection, transportation, recycling, and waste-to-energy operations. The role ensures maximum equipment availability, compliance with safety standards, cost-effective maintenance practices, and efficient workshop operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Workshop Operations Management
Plan, organize, and supervise daily workshop activities and maintenance schedules.
Ensure all fleet vehicles, plant machinery, and equipment are serviced and repaired efficiently.
Monitor workshop productivity and ensure minimum equipment downtime.
Develop preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all assets.
Coordinate breakdown response and emergency repairs.
Ensure workshop cleanliness, organization, and operational efficiency.
2.Fleet and Equipment Maintenance
Oversee maintenance of refuse trucks, compactors, skip trucks, loaders, excavators, forklifts, generators, and other heavy-duty equipment.
Ensure proper diagnostics and troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults.
Maintain accurate service and repair records for all equipment.
Monitor fuel usage, lubrication schedules, and spare parts consumption.
Ensure machinery complies with operational and manufacturer standards.
3.Staff Supervision and Leadership
Supervise mechanics, technicians, welders, electricians, drivers, and workshop assistants.
Allocate tasks and monitor staff performance and productivity.
Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to workshop personnel.
Conduct performance evaluations and recommend training needs.
Promote teamwork, discipline, and adherence to company procedures.
4.Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance
Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
Enforce safe workshop practices and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Conduct regular safety inspections and toolbox talks.
Ensure proper disposal of used oils, batteries, tyres, and hazardous workshop waste in line with environmental regulations.
Investigate accidents, incidents, and equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
5.Inventory and Cost Control
Manage workshop inventory, tools, spare parts, and consumables.
Monitor stock levels and coordinate procurement of spare parts and workshop materials.
Control maintenance costs and ensure efficient resource utilization.
Prepare maintenance budgets and expenditure reports.
Verify contractor and supplier work quality and invoices.
6.Reporting and Administration
Prepare maintenance reports, downtime analysis, and fleet performance reports.
Maintain records of inspections, repairs, warranties, and licenses.
Ensure all vehicles and machinery have valid service schedules and statutory inspections.
Assist management in asset replacement planning and lifecycle management.
Qualifications and Experience
Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
Class 1 Journeyman certification or equivalent artisan qualification is an added advantage.
Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in fleet or heavy equipment maintenance.
At least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
Experience in waste management, logistics, mining, construction, or heavy industrial operations preferred.
How to Apply
Experienced and qualified candidates to send CVs on email hr@geopomona.com. Only shortlisted candidates are to be contacted. All CV's and supporting documents to be in pdf format.
