Foreman

Job Description: Foreman

The Foreman focuses on frontline task allocation, work

quality, and daily execution.

1. Job purpose

To supervise and coordinate the day-to-day work of mechanics

and workshop technicians, ensuring that vehicle and equipment maintenance and

repair tasks are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to the

required technical standards.

2. Key duties and responsibilities

1. Work allocation and supervision

• Allocate
  

  daily repair and maintenance tasks to mechanics and technicians.
  

• Monitor
  

  work progress to ensure jobs are completed within the required timelines.
  

• Coordinate
  

  workshop activities and follow up on outstanding tasks.
  

• Report
  

  delays, technical challenges, and resource requirements to the Workshop
  

  Supervisor or Workshop Manager.
  

2. Maintenance and repairs

• Oversee
  

  preventive maintenance and corrective repairs of vehicles, heavy
  

  equipment, machinery, and generators.
  

• Monitor
  

  equipment performance and follow up on reported breakdowns.
  

• Support
  

  troubleshooting and ensure faults are addressed appropriately.
  

• Ensure
  

  equipment and vehicles are checked before being returned to service or
  

  deployed to project locations.
  

3. Quality control

• Check
  

  completed repairs and maintenance work for quality and compliance with
  

  required specifications.
  

• Coordinate
  

  operational testing of repaired vehicles and equipment.
  

• Ensure
  

  defects identified during inspection are corrected before release.
  

4. Tools, spare parts, and materials

• Identify
  

  spare parts and materials required for repairs.
  

• Report
  

  shortages and coordinate requests through the appropriate workshop or stores
  

  personnel.
  

• Promote
  

  proper use and care of workshop tools and equipment.
  

5. Records and reporting

• Ensure
  

  job cards, service records, maintenance activities, and breakdown reports
  

  are completed accurately.
  

• Track
  

  the status of work orders and communicate progress to the supervisor.
  

• Report
  

  recurring mechanical problems and maintenance needs.
  

6. Health, safety, and housekeeping

• Promote
  

  safe working practices and compliance with workshop safety procedures.
  

• Ensure
  

  personnel use the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  

• Maintain
  

  an orderly and safe workshop work area.
  

• Report
  

  hazards, incidents, and unsafe equipment or practices.
  

3. Qualifications and experience

• Relevant
  

  technical training in mechanical, automotive, or heavy-equipment
  

  maintenance.
  

• Practical
  

  experience supervising mechanics or workshop technicians.
  

• Knowledge
  

  of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair procedures.
  

• Experience
  

  with job cards, maintenance records, spare parts, and workshop tools.
  

• Knowledge
  

  of workplace health and safety requirements.