Rose Avenue Consulting Group (RACG) is seeking a highly skilled Workshop Manager to lead and oversee fleet maintenance for a heavy-duty truck fleet. The role involves managing daily workshop operations, supervising a team of mechanics, and ensuring the roadworthiness of vehicles operating on major East and Central Africa corridors. The Workshop Manager will be responsible for both hands-on fault diagnosis and high-level performance reporting to drive operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
Maintenance Planning: Plan and oversee all fleet maintenance, scheduling preventive and corrective work across the heavy-duty truck fleet to maximize vehicle availability for long-haul corridor runs out of Mombasa.
Team Leadership: Lead and develop the mechanics team, supervising daily workshop operations, assigning tasks, enforcing quality standards, and coordinating manufacturer-specific training for Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and Tata vehicles.
Fault Diagnosis & Quality Control: Oversee fault diagnosis and quality control, validating that root causes are correctly identified using both hands-on assessment and computerized diagnostic tools before any repair work begins.
Compliance & Roadworthiness: Ensure roadworthiness and compliance, confirming every vehicle meets technical and cross-border regulatory requirements before departure on East and Central Africa corridor routes.
Performance Reporting: Report on workshop performance and drive improvement, tracking fleet availability, downtime, maintenance costs, and team productivity, and using that data to continuously improve processes and reduce turnaround times.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration is required; equivalent qualifications combined with relevant experience will be considered.
Hands-on technical background in heavy trucks, with practical experience working on Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Tata, or equivalent large European commercial vehicles.
Proven workshop leadership experience, with a prior role as Workshop Manager, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, or Senior Heavy-Duty Mechanic in a supervisory capacity.
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and interpret complex mechanical and electrical faults across all major vehicle systems, with proficiency in manufacturer-specific diagnostic software and tools.
Strong organizational and people management skills, with the ability to lead a team and manage multiple priorities effectively under pressure.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Rose Avenue Group portal by clicking the apply link or by visiting the official company website at www.racg.co.ke.
