Supervise
daily workshop activities and the work performed by mechanics, technicians
and other workshop personnel.
Allocate
maintenance and repair tasks according to operational priorities,
technician capabilities and workload.
Monitor
task completion and ensure maintenance activities remain on schedule.
Coordinate
workshop personnel to maintain an orderly, productive and efficient
working environment.
Escalate
complex technical issues, resource constraints and delays to the Workshop
Manager.

B. Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance

Oversee
preventive and corrective maintenance of vehicles, heavy trucks,
generators and heavy machinery.
Monitor
vehicle and equipment condition and operational readiness before release
for field operations.
Coordinate
technical inspections, fault diagnosis and breakdown repairs.
Ensure
maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with the required
technical standards and service schedules.
Follow
up on outstanding defects and ensure corrective work is completed before
equipment is returned to service.

C. Spare Parts, Tools and Workshop Resources

Monitor
the availability and proper use of spare parts, consumables, tools and
workshop equipment.
Coordinate
parts requirements with the relevant stores or warehouse personnel.
Report
shortages, damaged tools and resource requirements to the appropriate
manager.
Promote
proper handling, storage and accountability for workshop materials and
equipment.

D. Quality Control and Documentation

Check
that completed maintenance and repair work meets the required technical
standards.
Ensure
defects identified during inspections are recorded and addressed.
Monitor
maintenance progress and report incomplete or delayed work.
Maintain
accurate records of assigned jobs, inspections, repairs and equipment
status.
Submit
workshop activity and work-completion reports to the Workshop Manager.

E. Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

Ensure
workshop personnel follow applicable health and safety procedures.
Promote
the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Maintain
good housekeeping and safe working conditions throughout the workshop.
Ensure
oils, lubricants and other workshop waste are handled and stored
appropriately.
Report
incidents, unsafe conditions, spills and other hazards through the
established reporting channels.

4. Recommended Qualifications and Experience

Education:
Diploma or relevant technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering,
Automotive Engineering, Motor Vehicle Mechanics or a related field.
Experience:
At least 3–5 years of relevant vehicle or heavy-equipment maintenance
experience, including workshop or frontline team supervision.
Technical
competence: Knowledge of preventive maintenance, breakdown diagnostics,
inspections and repair processes.
Supervisory
skills: Ability to allocate tasks, coordinate mechanics, monitor progress
and resolve routine operational problems.
Inventory
awareness: Experience monitoring spare parts, tools and workshop
consumables.
Safety
awareness: Knowledge of workshop HSE procedures, PPE requirements and safe
handling of oils and other hazardous materials.
Reporting
skills: Ability to maintain maintenance records and prepare clear
work-progress reports.
Operational
flexibility: Ability to work in a multi-asset workshop and support field
operations in a demanding mission environment.

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