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Workshop Manager (Trade Tested) Zambia

Jobs 4 AllZambo, Zambia

18 days ago

Job description

Workshop Manager (Trade Tested)

Zambia

Industry : Concrete & Crushing Operations

Language Requirement : Fluent in English and Afrikaans (Read, Write & Speak)

PLEASE NOTE : Applicants who do not meet the language or qualification requirements will not be considered.

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee all workshop operations for a busy concrete and crushing operation in Zambia. The ideal candidate must be trade tested, with a solid background in managing workshops, fleets, and field service teams related to construction, trucks, and yellow plant machinery. This role is hands-on and strategic, ensuring maximum uptime of critical equipment to support continuous production and delivery operations.

Key Responsibilities :

Full management of the workshop and technical staff, including technicians, assistants, and support personnel
Oversee and coordinate all equipment servicing, repairs, breakdowns, and rebuilds
Lead workshop scheduling, resource planning, and project execution
Maintain and troubleshoot diesel engines, gearboxes, braking systems, suspension, electrical and mechanical diagnostics
Ensure efficient execution of tasks such as :

o Engine removal, replacement, strip & assemble

o Gearbox and differential servicing

o Minor and major services

Implement and manage inventory procurement and control

Collaborate with field teams to ensure equipment performance and quick turnaround of repairs

Enforce high safety and quality standards at all times

Prepare workshop performance reports and analyze downtime data

Maintain optimal fleet condition across concrete mixer trucks, batching plants, and yellow metal equipment

Qualifications :

Trade Tested or equivalent qualification

10+ years’ experience as a Workshop Foreman, with at least 5 years as a Workshop Manager

Proven experience with diesel trucks and yellow plant machinery

Solid background in mining, construction, concrete, or crushing operations

Fluent in English and Afrikaans (Read, Write & Speak) – non-negotiable

Strong leadership and communication skills

Valid driver's license (Code EC preferred)

Physically fit and healthy

Proficient with basic computer systems and reporting tools

Strong troubleshooting ability and proactive, hands-on approach

Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and be on standby when needed

Ideal Candidate Traits :

Highly organized and driven by efficiency and uptime

Clear understanding of how workshop operations impact the wider business

Strong leadership with a solutions-first mindset

Ability to manage multiple teams and priorities simultaneously

Committed to maintaining exceptional quality and safety standard

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Workshop Manager • Zambo, Zambia