Vehicle Maintenance Assistant

Description

Fleet Maintenance - Technical

Keeps equipment available for use by

• Developing and maintaining a list of all regular replacement parts and ensure that appropriate quantities are stocked and available for use.

• Regular inspection and testing of vehicles and minor parts changes.

• Executing scheduled preventive maintenance (engine tune-ups, oil changes etc. in line with the vehicle manual).

• Conducting tyre inspections, rotations, balancing, changes tyres.

• Conducting electronic diagnosis on-site and provide accurate assessment reports to guide approval of major repair works

• Verify suitability of parts used by contract vendor in effecting repairs.

• Test drive vehicles after repairs are complete to ensure mechanical soundness and to determine whether any other problems exist.

Fleet Maintenance - Administrative

• Challenge cost estimates put forward by Repair garages and ensuring that the company receives value for money.

• Maintain detailed database of service and repairs conducted on each vehicle and associated cost.

• Ensure daily vehicle checks are conducted and documentation disseminated and stored appropriately.

• Ensure all issues noted on the checklist are flagged and attended to accordingly.

• Trains fleet drivers on the use of vehicle functions when new vehicles are purchased.

• Conducts road test for new drivers when they are recruited and give feedback about their performance.

• Serves as a link between vehicle maintenance garages and the company by championing all vehicle maintenance issues.

Skills

• Ability to troubleshoot minor and major faults using vehicle diagnostic tools.

• Ability to perform general servicing of vehicles including oil and filter changes, etc.

• Understand the working principle of diesel/petrol engine to be able to identify deviations or error.

• Ability to carry out alignment checks, cylinder pressure / vacuum test.

• Use and interpret vehicle service, troubleshooting and maintenance manuals.

• Have basic knowledge of vehicle electrical and electronic system.

• Understand vehicle air conditioning system and their maintenance requirements.

Working Experience and Educational/Academic Background

• Ordinary National Diploma in mechanical/automotive engineering.

• Professional automobile repair Certificate or trade test in Mechanical/automotive Engineering.

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Fleet Maintenance.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023.