Assistant Workshop Supervisor at Priority Activator Consulting

About the role

To support the supervision of workshop operations, vehicle maintenance, repairs and roadside breakdown response, ensuring vehicles are maintained safely, efficiently and with minimum downtime.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and allocate work to mechanics and workshop staff.
• Coordinate vehicle servicing, repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose and oversee mechanical and electrical vehicle faults.
• Respond to and manage roadside breakdowns and emergency repairs.
• Assess breakdowns and coordinate on-site repairs, towing or recovery as required.
• Inspect completed repairs to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Identify recurring faults and recommend corrective action.
• Ensure workshop tools, equipment and breakdown equipment are maintained and available.
• Monitor spare parts and maintenance material usage.
• Maintain accurate workshop, maintenance and breakdown records.
• Liaise with drivers, Operations, Stores, suppliers and management.
• Ensure compliance with workshop and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Support and guide workshop staff to improve productivity and workmanship.
• Participate in emergency and after-hours breakdown response when required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant workshop/vehicle maintenance experience.
• Proven experience handling roadside breakdowns and emergency repairs.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience is preferred.
• Experience with commercial vehicles, trucks, buses or heavy equipment is an advantage.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems is an added advantage.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make timely technical decisions.