Workshop Foreman

  • Full Time
  • Lusaka, Zambia
  • Applications have closed

Attalia Transport Limited

Attalia Transport Limited

Job Title: Workshop Foreman

Company Profile:

Goods distribution and transportation company, located in Lusaka’s Mumbwa road industrial area.

Summary of Position

An experienced Workshop Foreman responsible for overseeing workshop activities including supervising vehicle/truck mechanics, to be based in Lusaka.

Job Responsibilities

  • Responsible for ensuring that company vehicles/trucks are fully checked before being dispatched
  • Keeping record of all vehicle repairs
  • Supervising scheduled fleet services and maintenance
  • Supervising vehicle/truck/equipment repairs
  • Preparing cost and time estimates for work done
  • Performing test drives to check repairs
  • Inspecting all vehicles and equipment at regular intervals, ensuring the vehicles are serviced and maintained at all times
  • Updating vehicle service records
  • Assisting with purchasing required spare parts
  • Maintaining a database of spare parts in the repair garage
  • All service and inspections should be properly documented and summarized
  • Support attendance to break downs as necessary

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Experience in mechanics
  • Minimum of 10 years relevant work experience as Workshop Foreman
  • Experience in repairing Volvo and Scania trucks
  • Experience in mechanics and vehicle/trucks auto electronics
  • Able to work on auto and manual gearboxes
  • Experience with Pneumatic systems, engines and suspension
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to work outside scheduled working hours if needed
  • Self-motivated with a willingness to take initiative and solve problems
  • Capable of prioritizing and managing heavy workflow
  • Minimum of 2 traceable references from previous employers
  • Ability to perform other duties as assigned

If you meet these requirements and are interested, send an application cover letter and a CV as one document, stating the expected net salary (take-home) in the cover letter and stating the position being applied for in the subject line to [email protected] by 10:00am Tuesday, 21st June, 2022.


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