Specific responsibilities:
- Supervise the vehicle maintenance and repair team to ensure the team meets all performance metrics agreed upon with the department manager
- Ensure effective task prioritization, scheduling, allocation, delivery, administration, troubleshooting, diagnosing problems, budgeting and keeping work records
- Ensure that all work is delivered to the required standards, at the required time and in the most efficient manner
- Responsible for the supervision of all front line employees including personal development, performance reviews, initial discipline and initial grievance
- Ensure parts are ordered in a timely manner and inventory is maintained at required levels and fully accounted for
- In conjunction with the Department Manager, ensure that all team employees receive the necessary initial and ongoing training
- Work as part of the workshop team when required to maintain and repair service vehicles to ensure they remain fit for purpose and available when required
- Develop and schedule preventive maintenance work and follow up with the preventive maintenance team
- Ensure that all workshop health and safety policies and procedures are followed and all necessary records are maintained
- Cover for other team members when needed
