Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs 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;
Conduct final check/test driving for all vehicles/trucks prior to release.
Requirements of appointment
Bachelor's degree in Engineering in either Automotive or Mechanical or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
Current valid annual practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
Corporate Membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
Professional technical qualifications in the vehicle and equipment domain;
Licensed Mechanic or equivalent, with a full range of licenses to operate equipment.