WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR

An exciting opportunity has arisen from a local company within the agricultural sector. The company is looking for an experienced Workshop Supervisor to attend to the following duties:

Duties And Responsibilities

• Leading the Workshop Department through establishing and setting objectives for the department and action plans required to achieve the objectives.

• Ensuring that the workshop has the right tools for all operations and that it operates in an efficient and professional manner.

• Overseeing the maintenance of all tractors, implements and combines and that all farm equipment is maintained properly and timeously

• Able to service and operationalize the following farm equipment: tractors (up to 350HP), disc harrow, multi-row planters, chisel ploughs, ploughs, rollers, fertilizer spreaders, lime spreaders, boom sprays, Generators (up to 500KVa), pivots, fertigation units

• must have ability to conduct minor electrical services and repairs

• able to keep organized records of work, tools and equipment

• Computer literates and Responsibilities

• Liaising with equipment suppliers on technical issues e.g. warranties and any matters to do with improvements or changes on equipment design.

• Liaising with other departmental heads for the smooth operation of the organisation.

• Adherence to SHE Policy and the Worker and Factories Act requirements.

• Following up on completed jobs invoicing and payments thereafter.

Qualifications And Experience

• A minimum of 5 ‘0’ levels including Mathematics and English

• Apprentice trained in the field of Motor Mechanics/Diesel Plant Fitting/ Fitting and Turning or equivalent

• At least 2 years’ experience in agro-service industry

• Excellent communication and team skills

• Self-driven and results oriented