Job particulars
- Job title
- Workshop Manager
- Hiring organisation
- s Expand Recruitment Services
- Location
- Mombasa, Kenya
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Industry
- Engineering
- Level
- Middle
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Posted
- 30 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Nov 2026
Key responsibilities
- Strategic & Operational Leadership.
- Develop and implement workshop operational strategy aligned to company objectives.
- Lead planning and scheduling of all maintenance, repairs, overhauls, and fabrication works.
- Drive operational efficiency, productivity optimization, and turnaround time improvements.
- Establish KPIs and performance dashboards for workshop operations.
- Financial & Commercial Oversight.
- Control costs relating to labour, spares, consumables, and external contractors.
- Approve procurement requests for tools, equipment, and spare parts.
- Monitor asset utilization and lifecycle management.
- Technical Governance.
- Ensure adherence to technical standards, manufacturer guidelines, and best practice maintenance frameworks.
- Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Approve technical solutions for complex repairs and breakdowns.
- Ensure quality control processes are implemented and documented.
- People Management & Capability Development.
- Lead, coach, and supervise workshop supervisors, technicians, and support staff.
- Conduct performance management, succession planning, and skills development initiatives.
- Enforce discipline, productivity standards, and accountability structures.
- Identify training needs and ensure technical upskilling of the team.
- Health, Safety & Compliance.
- Ensure full compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
- Champion a zero-incident safety culture within the workshop.
- Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
- Ensure statutory compliance and proper documentation.
- Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination.
- Liaise with Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Fleet teams to ensure seamless workflow.
- Provide technical reports to senior management.
- Support external audits and regulatory inspections.
Candidate requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 6–9 years workshop experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of fleet/equipment maintenance systems.
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Hiring organisation
s Expand Recruitment Services