Background

ITM Tanzania is seeking a Workshop Supervisor to oversee all workshop activities, ensuring timely, safe, and cost-effective repair and maintenance of tractors, heavy machinery, and vehicles. The goal is to ensure maximum fleet availability and workshop productivity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily workshop operations, repairs, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Allocate work to mechanics, welders, electricians, and helpers based on priority and skill.
• Monitor job cards, work orders, and repair timelines; ensure quality control on all repairs.
• Maintain workshop tools, equipment, and machinery in good working condition.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards in the workshop.
• Manage spare parts requisitions in liaison with the Motor Store In-Charge.
• Conduct toolbox talks, staff training, and performance appraisals.
• Prepare daily/weekly maintenance reports for management.
• Investigate repeat breakdowns and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years' experience in heavy machinery/tractor maintenance, with 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions, and workshop procedures.

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Planning and scheduling
• Computer literacy (maintenance software, MS Office)
• Strong HSE awareness

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily workshop operations, repairs, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Allocate work to mechanics, welders, electricians, and helpers based on priority and skill.
• Monitor job cards, work orders, and repair timelines; ensure quality control on all repairs.
• Maintain workshop tools, equipment, and machinery in good working condition.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards in the workshop.
• Manage spare parts requisitions in liaison with the Motor Store In-Charge.
• Conduct toolbox talks, staff training, and performance appraisals.
• Prepare daily/weekly maintenance reports for management.
• Investigate repeat breakdowns and implement corrective actions.

• Leadership and team management
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Planning and scheduling
• Computer literacy (maintenance software, MS Office)
• Strong HSE awareness

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years' experience in heavy machinery/tractor maintenance, with 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions, and workshop procedures.