Job Purpose:

To lead the workshop team in Mbeya in performing efficient maintenance, repair, and fabrication services for plant machinery, equipment, and vehicles to minimize downtime and support production goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, assign, and supervise daily workshop activities (mechanical, fabrication, welding).
• Oversee the repair, overhaul, and preventive maintenance of production machines and mobile equipment.
• Manage workshop inventory of tools, spare parts, and consumables.
• Ensure jobs are completed on time, to quality standards, and within budget.
• Enforce strict adherence to workshop safety rules and procedures (LOTO, PPE).
• Train and mentor workshop technicians and apprentices.
• Prepare work schedules, maintenance reports, and downtime analysis.
• Liaise with production and procurement departments to plan and prioritize work.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Full Technician Certificate (FTC) or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of workshop experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong practical skills in machining, welding, fitting, and assembly.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Planning, scheduling, and organizational abilities.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Plan, assign, and supervise daily workshop activities (mechanical, fabrication, welding).
• Oversee the repair, overhaul, and preventive maintenance of production machines and mobile equipment.
• Manage workshop inventory of tools, spare parts, and consumables.
• Ensure jobs are completed on time, to quality standards, and within budget.
• Enforce strict adherence to workshop safety rules and procedures (LOTO, PPE).
• Train and mentor workshop technicians and apprentices.
• Prepare work schedules, maintenance reports, and downtime analysis.
• Liaise with production and procurement departments to plan and prioritize work.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Planning, scheduling, and organizational abilities.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Full Technician Certificate (FTC) or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of workshop experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong practical skills in machining, welding, fitting, and assembly.