Maintenance Supervisor

• The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising workshop operations under the direction of the Workshop Manager, coordinating the maintenance, servicing, and repair of heavy-duty trucks, and ensuring optimal vehicle performance, safety, and availability while minimizing downtime and maintenance costs in line with approved procedures and management directives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the maintenance team.
• Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance of heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
• Diagnose and ensure timely repair of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Supervise engine, gearbox, transmission, suspension, braking and other major component repairs.
• Monitor truck maintenance schedules and ensure servicing is carried out as planned.
• Inspect completed repairs to ensure trucks meet required safety and operational standards.
• Identify recurring faults and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of workshop tools and equipment.
• Ensure proper documentation of parts issued and replaced.
• Ensure workshop activities comply with company HSE policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with Fleet/Transport Operations to minimize vehicle downtime.
• Supervise external contractors and service providers when specialized repairs are required.
• Train, guide and monitor technicians and other workshop personnel.
• Prepare maintenance reports and provide updates on vehicle condition and workshop activities.
• Ensure good housekeeping and proper organization of the workshop.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in heavy-duty vehicle or fleet maintenance, with supervisory experience.
• Experience working on heavy-duty trucks, preferably in a logistics, transportation or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of CNG engines, diesel engines, transmissions, braking systems, suspension and vehicle electrical systems.
• Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Knowledge of workshop safety practices and HSE requirements.

Key Competencies:

• Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills.
• Supervisory and team-management skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work effectively with drivers, technicians and operations teams.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Dangote on careers.dangote.com to apply