HEAD MECHANIC – University of Zimbabwe (UZ) 151 views

Vacancy

DEPARTMENT OF SUPPORT SERVICES

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

Applicants must possess the following

 5 O level including Mathematics and English
 Journeyman Class one (1) in Motor Mechanics
 Class two (2) driver’s licence

Experience

 5 years’ experience as a workshop foreman
 Knowledge of bus repairs and services
 Knowledge of diagnostic machine operations
 Computer literacy in excel
 Ability to work under pressure
 Good communication skills
 Critical thinking
 Hands on supervisor
 Qualification in Transport Management is an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

 Supervises the work of motor mechanics in the workshop.
 Ensure that all repairs are assigned to motor mechanics in an equal and fair manner.
 Ensure that motor vehicles presented for maintenance and repairs receive the correct
level of service and that all work is undertaken to appropriate industry standards through
quality checks and control of work done.
 Drive test serviced or repaired vehicles for service quality conformity.
 Maintains high quality service repairs and minimise comebacks.
 Liaises with vehicle users and authorises the release of all serviced or repaired vehicles.
 Ensures all motor vehicle repairs under warranty to be communicated with suppliers
and vehicle agents with the guidelines of the contracts.
 Provides technical support for technicians when necessary.
 Ensure repairs are charged out to departments correctly.
 Conducts periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
 Handles all customer complaints.
 Monitors technicians daily productivity reports.
 Produces weekly and monthly work done reports, comeback reports, warranty reports
and monthly forecasts.
 Ensures proper care, storage and inventory of special tools.
 Keeps abreast of new equipment and tools available and recommends purchases.
 Facilitates training and development of workshop staff.
 Inspects and ensures motor vehicle workshop is clean, safe and secure at all times
before any service or repair is undertaken.
 Any other duties as directed by the Transport and Logistics Manager