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APM Terminals
Workshop Supervisor
Port Harcourt
• Nigeria
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APM TerminalsProfession (Transportation, logistics, storage, Mid-level)
Industry (Mechanical engineering, Mid-level)
Seniority (Mechanical engineering, Transportation, logistics, storage)
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What We’re Looking For
- Lean-minded: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement – someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day.
- Higher National Diploma with relevant technical or vocational training (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronics).
- Trade Test/Certificate and additional training in mechanical/electrical systems, people management, or maintenance processes are an advantage.
- 3–5 years of experience as a mechanic and/or electrician in ports, mining, steel, manufacturing, or similar heavy‑equipment environments.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, industrial controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret service manuals and technical diagrams.
- Confident in supervising teams, planning workloads, and maintaining a structured, systematic work environment.
- Self‑motivated, safety‑conscious, organised, and comfortable making decisions in fast‑paced operational settings.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and execute instructions from the Workshop Manager or Shift‑in‑Charge to deliver smooth daily workshop operations.
- Ensure optimal use of resources—people, parts, and equipment—to maximise reliability and reduce downtime.
- Supervise the inspection, servicing, and repair of Reach Stackers, Empty Handlers, Forklifts, Trucks and other terminal equipment.
- Support all phases of maintenance work, including preventive maintenance, breakdown response, refurbishments, and new equipment commissioning.
- Provide hands‑on technical guidance during equipment breakdowns to help teams diagnose issues quickly and safely.
- Liaise with maintenance planners and operations teams to schedule equipment for servicing and ensure timely, accurate work requests.
- Maintain the highest safety standards, promoting safe work practices and ensuring tasks comply with procedures and manufacturer specifications.
- Oversee Work Orders and job documentation, ensuring accurate reporting on tasks, timelines, materials used, and follow‑up needs.
- Track labour hours, equipment meter readings, and maintenance schedules; share updates with planners for effective PM scheduling.
- Identify required spare parts, tools, and materials and ensure proper housekeeping, storage, and tool care using 5S principles.
- Support new team members through proper onboarding, guidance, and daily toolbox talks.
- Recommend improvements to enhance equipment availability, efficiency, and workshop processes.
- Participate in contingency procedures and respond to emergency maintenance as needed on a shift/standby basis.
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