Group Workshop Manager 172 views

Job Description

Leads the Group Workshop and is accountable for the safe, reliable and cost-effective maintenance and repair of all Group vehicles, heavy trucks, heavy plant and equipment. The role manages the four workshop sections (Speciality, Heavy Duty Welding, Mechanical, and Panel Beating & Spraying), supported by the Chief Mechanic, setting technical standards, planning maintenance and controlling parts, costs and downtime. It ensures that operations across all Group companies have the vehicles and machinery they need, when they need them, and that the workshop is run with sound systems, documentation and health and safety practices.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and direct the daily activities of all four workshop sections.
• Delegate day-to-day floor supervision and technical quality control to the Chief Mechanic.
• Prioritise repairs according to operational needs, and allocate work to sections and technicians.
• Maintain the workshop layout, tools, equipment and facilities in good working order.
• Establish and enforce workshop procedures, including job cards, parts requests and vehicle release.
• Coordinate external repairs and subcontracted work, and verify its quality before acceptance.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance programme for all vehicles, heavy trucks and heavy plant.
• Monitor fleet availability, downtime and repeat breakdowns, and take corrective action.
• Provide breakdown response and recovery arrangements for vehicles and plant on Group sites.
• Advise management on the condition of the fleet, and on repair, replacement or disposal decisions.
• Ensure vehicle licences, road tax, insurance, fitness certificates and inspections are kept valid.
• Prepare and manage the annual workshop budget, including labour, parts, tools and equipment.
• Monitor repair and maintenance costs per vehicle, machine and Group company.
• Verify supplier and subcontractor invoices against orders and job cards before approval.
• Submit weekly and monthly workshop reports on availability, downtime, costs, backlog and KPIs.
• Recommend investment in tools, equipment and systems to improve efficiency.
• Set and maintain technical standards for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, welding, panel beating and spraying work.
• Diagnose complex faults, and provide technical guidance to section heads and technicians.
• Carry out or authorise quality checks and road tests before vehicles and plant are returned to operations.
• Ensure manufacturer specifications and service intervals are followed.
• Investigate major failures, identify root causes and prevent recurrence.

Job Requirements

Requirements

• Recognised trade certificate as a motor vehicle, diesel or heavy plant mechanic.
• Minimum 5 years managing a multi-trade workshop (mechanical, electrical, welding, panel beating)
• Waste management, municipal, construction or mining fleet environment advantageous.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in related field.
• Valid Seychelles driving licence (Class 2 / heavy vehicle licence advantageous); health and safety training (e.g. IOSH or NEBOSH) advantageous.
• Hands-on mechanical experience and workshop management covering light vehicles, heavy trucks and heavy plant.

Candidates must possess strong leadership, communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across multiple operational environments.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should Sign-up or login to apply now or should apply in writing with copy of CV, certificates, references, and Police Character Certificate to:

Human Resources Manager

WASTEA, P.O. Box 1337, Victoria

or via email at: [email protected]

Closing Date: 23rd October 2026

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.