Mechanical Supervisor (PTA WEST)

We are looking to recruit a Mechanical Supervisor for our Pretoria West depot.

Duties & Responsibilities

Vehicle Inspections and General Repairs

• Sign-off and ensure all vehicle details are accurately recorded on the job card system.
• Ensure defects recorded on the job card system are sufficiently repaired before signing-off.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures regarding inspection sheets.
• Ensure all special tools and equipment are available and in working condition (incl computers).
• Manage workshop flows and efficiency levels.
• Manage parts required (requisitions, correct parts, availability).

Job Cards

• Adhere to manufacturer’s specifications as specified in all related technical areas (electrical, mechanical, body, tyres and trailers).
• Manage analytic tools are utilized effectively.
• Manage the following (minimum) technical areas:
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Tyre
• Body
• Technical Stores
• Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure safety is managed at all breakdowns.
• Responsible for cleanliness of vehicles.
• Responsible for cleanliness of working environment.
• Manage all parts used in an orderly and responsible manner.

Human Resources

• Conduct performance reviews as stipulated by company policy and procedures.
• Act as leader and mentor to peers and sub-ordinates.
• Manage productivity levels in all workshops.
• Ensure effective communication between technical employees and management.
• Manage all shift hand-overs.
• Daily briefing and debriefing meetings to be conducted.
• Submit daily feedback and report to workshop managers.
• Comply with uniform standards.

Effective utilisation of all systems used in Intercape

• Log all related information on company system as required by policy.
• Understand all company systems available and value that can be gained from these.
• Ensure internal white-boards are maintained and reviewed.
• Responsible to ensure the correct information is loaded and reflects accurately on the Intasect/Navigator and Move systems at all times and on a continuous basis.
• Tyre stock changes as well as any tyre related information must be captured on a daily basis on both the Intasect/Navigator and Move systems.
• Responsible to ensure that you have received training on all systems (i.e. Intasect/Navigator, Move, SOPS, and all other systems used within Intercape relevant to your department) or have provided training to direct reports.
• Responsible for effective utilisation, accurate capturing, and thorough record keeping on all systems relevant to perform daily tasks within the department.

Breakdowns

• Manage any breakdown from call received to solution implemented.
• Obtain all relevant information from crew.
• Ensure problem is analyzed and probable causes identified.
• Complete all relevant documentation and update log-book with breakdown information.
• Report extent of problems outside own responsibility to Workshop Manager / Operations immediately after assessing the situation.
• Provide feedback and complete breakdown report directly upon returning from breakdown.
• Ensure breakdown vehicles are filled and cleaned after each breakdown.
• Ensure correct tools and equipment are available for breakdowns.

Desired Experience & Qualification

REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO THE JOB:

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Code EC license with PDP
• Trade Test Certificate (Must be a qualified Mechanic, Auto Electrician or Coach Builder)
• Valid Passport

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience

Knowledge / Abilities:

• Have a proficient knowledge of the company, its divisions, associates, people products, service and website.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Able to assist as required in the technical department.
• Able to focus and provide work of an extremely high quality.
• Able and prepared to work shifts.
• Must have own toolbox.

Skills:

• Planning and organizing.
• Reliable and honest.

Other:

• You may be required to perform other or general work due to operational requirements, for which you are either qualified and/or capable of doing so, or any duties that may be reasonably expected of you.

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