Job Purpose
This position will deputies in leading the workshop team. The job holder will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations in the workshop, allocation of workload and supervision for reporting staff in order to meet departmental deliverables.
Key Responsibilities

Ensure efficient running of the workshop;
Supervise workforce to produce quality work and increase productivity;
Determine work prioritization and task allocation for all workshop tasks;
Keep and monitor a proper inventory of all tools, equipment and machinery used by the workshop personnel;
Take charge in procuring the right spare for repairs & ensure effective usage of the equipment in the workshop;
Comply to occupational health, safety, and road traffic act requirements;
Complete records for all vehicles and equipment maintained, to ensure the efficiency and accountability of the Workshop;
Maintain specialist equipment and tools to ensure they are available for immediate use and are in good condition;
Maintain a preventative maintenance program for the vehicle fleet and monitor kilometers covered for the vehicles on a weekly basis;
Provide technical support to mechanics and other staff in the workshop;
Allocate job cards and supervise technicians to maximize output by aligning jobs to skill sets within the team;
Recheck the information filled in each job card and ensure it is properly filed;
Ensure the workshop observes all warranty process conditions, and supervises the correct tagging and storage of warranty parts;
Ensure that all vehicles are checked after being serviced in the workshop and leave in the correct condition;
Identify, monitor and resolve recurrent problems with vehicles;
Supervise vehicle repair and maintenance work to pre-determine standards, to ensure the workshops meets its obligations to provide vehicles which are safe, reliable and legal in accordance with the Road Traffic Acts;
Ensure that all vehicles carry the correct items required by law such as a first aid box and fire extinguisher etc;
Keep close check of vehicle inspection dates and ensure that all vehicles are inspected on time and have the correct certificates and stickers etc;
Ensure monthly retread tyres consumption report, rotational stock report, electricity & water consumption, upcountry reconciliation, stock aging report.
workshop internal security inspections & bakery inspections
Arrange weekly spot check full audits for stocks & assets and monthly workshop internal security inspections & bakery inspections
Arrange for induction for interns, employees & subcontractors and maintain casual employee recruitment and separation record
Monitoring workshop WIP status on software dashboard
Ensure that all jobs are charged for accordingly using the correct procedures;
Keep all records of vehicle repairs and maintenance are kept in the prescribed order;
Follow up on outsourced jobs to service providers & (external engineering)  as well as pending supplies
Any other duties assigned by the management.

Job Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field;
At least 3 years’ experience deputizing the management of an automotive workshop; 
Knowledge in Automotive systems (vehicle layout, function and location of parts); 
Knowledge of mechanical issues, warranties, service and general repairs;
Supervisory skills & technical competence with ability to train others; 
Flexibility to work in Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa or any other parts of Kenya.
Health and safety training in workplace safety, firemarshall & first aid & site safety
Analysis and report writing skills.