Career Opportunities at Corporate Staffing - 4 Positions

Our client is one of the leading providers of transport and logistics services covering heavy commercial vehicles locally. They seek to hire a workshop manager responsible for managing and maintenance of the company fleet and also supervise entire operation of the workshop. He will also ensure operations are at the lowest cost to efficiently serve the clients.

Reporting to: General Manager

Industry: Transport and Logistics

Gross Salary: 80k-100k

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure preventive maintenance schedule is in place and with proper records.
• Ensure all batteries are well maintained and records kept properly.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment that is not congested.
• Responsible for tyre maintenance and keeping all records relating to tyres efficiently.
• Carry out all breakdown root cause analysis and ensure appropriate corrective action is taken on time.
• Responsible for Managing, training and maintaining workshop staff.
• Ensure zero long term projects and have all trucks ready to go on road by holding discussions on cost of bringing trucks back on road and timelines required.
• Ensure all trucks are clean and incase of dents, ensure appropriate action is taken on time and all repairs done.
• Help in cost cutting and keeping all workshop expenses in check.
• Present to management all workshop working data and other reports related to management of workshop.
• Circulate workshop report on repairs to be done each day and present to operations previous day report to get priorities.
• Talk to operations team on trucks expected and repairs expected to coordinate team and spares.
• Coordinate with branches on all repairs needed and ensure they are assisted in releasing the trucks.
• Any other task assigned by the management from time to time.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in Mechanical or Technical Engineering from a reputable organization
• 5 years experience with heavy commercial vehicles – 3 years managerial level
• Must have experience in diagnostics.
• Asian male candidates encouraged to apply
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Flexible and ability to meet quality standards and strict deadlines
• Must have experience in leading and motivating a team
• Must have Knowledge of workshop operations and workshop systems in the transport sector

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Our client is one of the leading providers of transport and logistics by heavy commercial vehicles. They seek to hire a Store Manager responsible for ensuring that goods received to the main store are of the quality & quantity required. He should ensure the store operates efficiently & effectively to support the business.

Reporting to: General Manager

Industry: Transport and Logistics

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly purchase requirements by checking the stock levels through working closely with Workshop Manager/Store B manager and closely consulting with the head of department to confirm availability and expected time of arrival
• Purchase monthly requirements and report on monthly consumption
• Ensure that all goods are stored in the shelves and the stock cards immediately updated and maintain the store clean and tidy.
• Regularly carry out physical stock taking and on daily basis check the whole stock and ensure it tallies with the stock cards and computer stock for both stores.
• Ensure that the tools inventory is updated and weekly check the accuracy of records.
• Ensure update of tyre, purchase, retreading and disposal records on ERP system and give daily reports to head of department about anomalies and plan of action to ensure all records are correct.
• Ensure all documentation handled by store are posted and updated according to procedures.
• Ensure that all spares issued within the premises and outside have their returns back to store in time.
• Analyzing the root cause of spare parts, based on type of failure. E.g. supplier, quality etc. Furthermore, presenting a detailed report as to the suggested way forward to the Head of department.
• Ensure weekly and monthly meetings are held with HOD’S & Management staff to discuss expenses and trends.
• Responsible for maintaining petty cash float and ensuring all GRNs are signed.
• Responsible for reporting all incidents/accidents noted within and outside the Organization.
• Be a safety ambassador and ensure employees work safely and always be on the lookout for any unsafe acts or behavior.

Qualifications

• A degree in Business Management or a related field.
• Must have 5-8 years of working experience
• Must have good communication skills
• Must be very organized
• Must have experience in product mix and selection
• Well knowledgeable on customer preferences and buying habits
• Must have had experience managing staff
• Must be a team player.

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Our client is one of the leading providers of heavy commercial vehicles and leasing services in East Africa region. They are looking for an experienced and well organized Sales Representative based in Uganda who will be tasked with sales of heavy commercial vehicles and other company products. The Sales & Marketing Executive must have sales experience in the automotive industry.

Sales Representative

• Manage customer leads
• Respond to all inquiries in a quick & timely manner.
• Answer customer questions on the company’s services and offer timely solutions
• Making appointments for interested customers and continuously following up throughout the sales process.
• Set and meet sales targets, ensuring the company remains profitable
• Have the ability to structure an entire sales deal under minimum supervision.
• Maintain strong business relationships with clients.
• Devising strategies to ensure repeat business and referrals from customers
• Evaluating sales trends, market conditions and competitor activity.

Qualifications for the Sales Representative Job

• At least a Diploma in a business related field.
• At least 3 – 5 years’ experience in sales or leasing of heavy commercial vehicles
• Must be a Kenyan citizen aged between 25 – 30 years old.
• Willing and able travel across Uganda on sales Missions
• Proven ability to achieve sales as per set targets
• Ability to handle and resolve complaints from customers
• Confident, presentable and aggressive
• Have a wide knowledge of heavy commercial spare parts
• Excellent communication skills
• Have a valid driving license.