Head of Maintenance at Primero Transport Services Limited

Primero Transport Services Limited is a leading transportation and allied services provider in Africa. With affordable and convenient services, our buses take commuters as many miles away up to their destinations skipping the Lagos traffic being faced by other motorists within the metropolis during peak hours; in a stress-less manner. Our routes offer frequent services to your major stop-points to reach your locations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Maintenance

Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Transportation

Responsibilities

• Monitor, evaluate and determine priority of vehicle maintenance, servicing and repair projects; review the work of mechanics and other maintenance personnel to assure compliance with established standards, guidelines and procedures; direct off-site maintenance, repair and recovery functions for roadside vehicle malfunctions.
• Assure adequate personnel, equipment and material levels to meet maintenance, servicing and repair needs; coordinate equipment, material and supply purchases as appropriate; direct related inventory functions.
• Direct and participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to vehicles, maintenance, repairs, projects, mileage, depreciation, financial activity and assigned duties
• Direct the service, repair, and preventive maintenance of all vehicles; develop, implement, and supervise preventive maintenance programs; periodically review repair work and procedures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and efficiency; recommend vehicles for replacement, prepare specifications.
• Develop and prepare the annual preliminary budget for vehicle maintenance, repair, operation, servicing and procurement functions; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations.
• Provide technical information and assistance to the Management regarding automotive needs and issues; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs.
• Fill out necessary paperwork and documentation as required
• Ensure that all parts and supplies are charged out to the proper repair order.
• Ensure conformance with the vehicle manufacturer's service manual and bulletins.
• Ensure vehicles are in proper working condition.
• Ensure proper working conditions of the workshop shop and vehicle safety practices are followed.

Requirements

• University Graduate with a qualification in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent.
• Technical training would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with a Diesel Engine Automobile workshop environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety and environment policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skill.
• High level of integrity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Computer literacy with good report writing skills.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2023.