Assistant Workshop Supervisor

To support the supervision of workshop operations, vehicle maintenance, repairs and roadside breakdown response, ensuring vehicles are maintained safely, efficiently and with minimum downtime.

• Supervise and allocate work to mechanics and workshop staff.
• Coordinate vehicle servicing, repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose and oversee mechanical and electrical vehicle faults.
• Respond to and manage roadside breakdowns and emergency repairs.
• Assess breakdowns and coordinate on-site repairs, towing or recovery as required.
• Inspect completed repairs to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Identify recurring faults and recommend corrective action.
• Ensure workshop tools, equipment and breakdown equipment are maintained and available.
• Monitor spare parts and maintenance material usage.
• Maintain accurate workshop, maintenance and breakdown records.
• Liaise with drivers, Operations, Stores, suppliers and management.
• Ensure compliance with workshop and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Support and guide workshop staff to improve productivity and workmanship.
• Participate in emergency and after-hours breakdown response when required.

• Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant workshop/vehicle maintenance experience.
• Proven experience handling roadside breakdowns and emergency repairs.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience is preferred.
• Experience with commercial vehicles, trucks, buses or heavy equipment is an advantage.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems is an added advantage.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make timely technical decisions.