Workshop Manager at Kiambu County Government

(JOB GROUP CPSB 08) ONE (1) POST – V/NO. KCPSB/ROADS 02/2021

Job Purpose

The holder of this position is referred to as Assistant Engineer (1) Mechanical. This position is responsible for planning, leading, organizing and supervising the day to day activities of  the Workshop section, controlling the quality of repairs and performance appraisal of subordinates.

Requirements and Competencies for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• A Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering (Automotive) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Working experience of not less than five (5) years;
• Professional technical qualifications in the vehicle and equipment domain;
• Licensed Mechanic or equivalent, with a full range of licenses to operate equipment;
• Valid driving license;
• Well-honed leadership and management skills;
• Computer literate;
• Sound judgment informed by extensive practical knowledge and experience;
• Innovative, inventive and analytical, able to pre-empt and resolve problems with ease;
• Open minded to change, new ways of thinking and constructive criticism; and
• A solution focused individual who has the ability to get the job done.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform trouble shooting and diagnostics procedure on vehicles and equipment;
• Record observations and findings during diagnostics run and decide on the correct method of repair, as necessary;
• Ensure that warranties are properly followed up, monitored, and documented;
• Plan and organise Preventive Maintenance System (PMS) and delegate specific tasks to concerned section/mechanic;
• Hands-on supervision of all workshop activities, especially technical issues;
• Forecast and order spare parts for specific jobs/special job or for stocks replenishment;
• Supervise and follow up on actual progress of each individual repair job;
• Provide on-the-job training as well as coaching and mentoring to mechanics and helpers;
• Follow up repair order, registering the time taken to complete each task;
• Responsible for customer service, reliability and dependability by providing all fields with the technical assistance that they require from the Workshop;
• Evaluate the training requirements of the subordinates and discuss/agree training needs; and
• Conduct final check/test driving for all vehicles/trucks prior to release