Workshop Manager at Gilani's Distributors Ltd

Role Purpose:

The Workshop Manager will lead a team of mechanics and technicians across multiple locations across the country including but not limited to: Nakuru (HQ), Sigona, Kisumu, Migori, Mombasa, Malindi and Nyeri, to ensure the regular maintenance and upkeep of a fleet of vehicles. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing remote teams, and maintaining the fleet to the highest standards of safety, efficiency, compliance, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and provide guidance to mechanics and technicians in remote locations.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules to ensure timely and consistent upkeep of the fleet.
• Monitor and maintain vehicles to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely availability of spare parts and materials.
• Implement and enforce maintenance procedures to ensure consistent quality of work.
• Provide technical support to mechanics and technicians for complex maintenance tasks.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and expenses.
• Analyze vehicle performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Review maintenance schedules for the day and allocate tasks to mechanics.
• Review and approve maintenance-related expenses and purchase requests.
• Review maintenance records and update the maintenance schedule for the upcoming week.
• Review and update maintenance procedures based on industry best practices.
• Develop the annual maintenance plan and budget in coordination with stakeholders.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in fleet maintenance management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role overseeing remote teams.
• Profound knowledge of vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repair processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage remote teams effectively, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with remote teams, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Proficiency in analyzing maintenance data and generating actionable insights to optimize fleet performance.
• Experience in developing and managing maintenance budgets.
• In-depth knowledge of safety and regulatory standards related to fleet maintenance.