Head of Workshop

Qualification and Experience

• B.Sc. or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  
• Professional certifications or technical leadership training will be an added advantage.
  
• Minimum of 12–18 years’ progressive experience in fleet maintenance and workshop management.
  
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing workshops or large fleet operations.
  
• Proven experience managing large heavy‑duty fleets within FMCG, manufacturing, logistics, or industrial environments.
  
• Demonstrated experience in budget ownership, policy development, and multi‑stakeholder engagement.
  

1. Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Develop and implement a workshop and fleet maintenance strategy aligned with corporate transport and operational goals.
  
• Establish group‑wide maintenance policies, SOPs, and technical standards covering mechanical, electrical, and fleet maintenance activities.
  
• Define and monitor maintenance KPIs including fleet availability, downtime, cost efficiency, safety, and productivity.
  
• Lead annual maintenance budgeting, forecasting, and CAPEX planning for tools, equipment, and workshop infrastructure.
  

2. Workshop & Fleet Maintenance Oversight

• Provide oversight and direction for preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance of tractors, trucks, trailers, and associated equipment.
  
• Ensure maintenance execution aligns with OEM specifications, industry best practices, and safety standards.
  
• Drive reduction in fleet downtime through proactive maintenance planning, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Oversee breakdown response and recovery strategies to ensure minimal operational disruption.
  

3. Cost Management & Vendor Governance

• Own and control the overall workshop and fleet maintenance cost structure.
  
• Develop cost‑optimization strategies and eliminate waste without compromising safety or quality.
  
• Lead negotiation and performance management of external vendors, service providers, and OEM partners.
  

4. People Leadership & Organizational Development

• Provide leadership to Workshop Managers, Supervisors, and technical teams, ensuring alignment to strategy and performance expectations.
  
• Set performance objectives, conduct reviews, and manage succession planning within the workshop function.
  
• Foster a high‑performance, disciplined, and safety‑driven culture.
  

5. Inventory, Assets & Systems Control

• Provide oversight of spare parts, tools, consumables, and workshop assets across locations.
  
• Ensure effective stock control, reorder planning, and asset accountability in line with audit and control requirements.
  
• Champion the use of SAP, CMMS, or other maintenance management systems for planning, reporting, and decision‑making.
  

6. Health, Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Provide leadership and accountability for HSE compliance within all workshop operations.
  
• Ensure implementation of safe systems of work, toolbox talks, and compliance training.
  
• Lead investigations into serious incidents, near‑misses, and non‑conformances.