Overview

A Production Corporation in Lilongwe is urgently seeking for a qualified and experienced HEAD MECHANIC to lead our workshop operations and ensure maximum fleet availability.

JOB PURPOSE

To oversee coordinate and supervise all mechanical maintenance and repair activities to ensure Corporation vehicles and equipment are maintained to the highest professional and safety standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and supervise mechanics and workshop assistants in daily maintenance and repair work.
• Diagnose faults and carry out major repairs on diesel and petrol engines, transmissions. Hydraulics, brakes and electrical systems.
• Plan and implement preventive maintenance scheduled for fleet and equipment.
• Ensure all repairs meet manufacturer specifications and Corporations quality standards
• Control workshop inventory, tools and spare parts. Raise requisitions and manage costs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards in the workshop.
• Maintain accurate records of all repairs, services and vehicle history
• Ensure to minimize vehicle downtime in maintenance process at the Workshop
• Train mentor and appraise workshop staff to improve technical skills and performance

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Trade Test Certificate/Diploma in Motor Vehicle Mechanics or related field
• Malawi School certificate of Education or Malawi Junior Certificate of Education
• Minimum 7 years’ hands on experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/Head Mechanic role
• Proven experience working on trucks, plant equipment or fleet vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of engine diagnosis, hydraulic systems and electrical systems also maintenance of TATA trucks
• Ability to read technical manuals and writing diagrams and use diagnosis tools.
• Valid C/CE driver’s license is an added advantage.
• Strong leadership problem-solving and communication skills
• Knowledge of SHE standards and workshop management

• Lead and supervise mechanics and workshop assistants in daily maintenance and repair work.
• Diagnose faults and carry out major repairs on diesel and petrol engines, transmissions. Hydraulics, brakes and electrical systems.
• Plan and implement preventive maintenance scheduled for fleet and equipment.
• Ensure all repairs meet manufacturer specifications and Corporations quality standards
• Control workshop inventory, tools and spare parts. Raise requisitions and manage costs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards in the workshop.
• Maintain accurate records of all repairs, services and vehicle history
• Ensure to minimize vehicle downtime in maintenance process at the Workshop
• Train mentor and appraise workshop staff to improve technical skills and performance

• Strong knowledge of engine diagnosis, hydraulic systems and electrical systems also maintenance of TATA trucks
• Ability to read technical manuals and writing diagrams and use diagnosis tools.
• Strong leadership problem-solving and communication skills
• Knowledge of SHE standards and workshop management

• Trade Test Certificate/Diploma in Motor Vehicle Mechanics or related field
• Malawi School certificate of Education or Malawi Junior Certificate of Education
• Minimum 7 years’ hands on experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/Head Mechanic role
• Proven experience working on trucks, plant equipment or fleet vehicles.
• Valid C/CE driver’s license is an added advantage.