Automotive Repairs & Maintenance Supervisor

Automotive Repairs & Maintenance Supervisor

Direct Line Reporting: Workshop Manager / Fleet Director

Industry Sector: Engineering / Fleet Operations

Gross Salary Structure: Kshs. 75,000

Location: Mai Mahiu, Kenya

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly disciplined, technically advanced Automotive Repairs & Maintenance Supervisor to manage our engineering workshop and heavy fleet assets in Mai Mahiu. Your primary objective will be to ensure maximum fleet uptime and mechanical reliability by orchestrating day-to-day vehicle diagnostics, scheduled preventive maintenance, and complex structural repairs. This position bridges advanced automotive troubleshooting with active floor leadership; you will coordinate technician teams, manage spare part inventories, and supervise the mechanical upkeep of light vehicles alongside heavy industrial mobile equipment. The role demands an assertive, safety-conscious engineer who thrives in a demanding, high-stakes operational environment.

Scope of Responsibilities

Fleet Maintenance & Mechanical Oversight

• Coordinate the daily mechanical maintenance, overhaul, and tuning workflows for a diverse corporate fleet.
• Map and execute robust preventive maintenance calendars to minimize unexpected field breakdowns and extend machinery lifespans.
• Set up advanced computerized vehicle diagnostic systems to trace engine faults, electrical failures, and hydraulic drops accurately.
• Supervise the complete mechanical overhaul of braking assemblies, transmissions, fuel systems, and suspension components.

Heavy Equipment Asset Management

• Oversee specialized technical servicing for heavy mobile machinery, including wheel loaders, excavators, tippers, and specialized earth-moving units.
• Monitor hydraulic pressure systems, undercarriage components, and heavy-duty structural welds to ensure maximum machinery safety.
• Troubleshoot specific high-power engine strains and drilling apparatus faults, implementing rapid corrective adjustments.
• Ensure all heavy-duty assets comply with international engineering performance baselines and national transport safety codes.

Workshop Operations & Team Leadership

• Supervise, delegate, and audit the daily performance of multi-skilled workshop mechanics, welders, and auto-electricians.
• Enforce strict workshop tool accountability, ensuring specialized calibration gear and pneumatic machinery are handled responsibly.
• Lead daily morning toolbox talks, prioritizing upcoming repair tasks and reinforcing mandatory workplace safety rules.
• Conduct technical training and onboarding for apprentice technicians to elevate the workshop's baseline troubleshooting capacity.

Resource Allocation & Reporting

• Trace the usage metrics of spare parts, specialized lubricants, tires, and raw consumables, minimizing floor waste.
• Draft precise component requisition documents, identifying dependable suppliers to secure premium replacement parts at optimal rates.
• Compile clear daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance summaries, detailing fleet downtime stats, material costs, and workshop performance markers.
• Investigate shop floor safety incidents, driving corrective remediation steps to preserve an accident-free working environment.

Skills & Experience Required

Minimum Entry Criteria

• Academic Foundation: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plant Engineering, or a directly matching technical line.
• Workshop Longevity: Minimum of 3 years of active, progressive experience operating within a supervisory or foreman capacity inside a structured fleet maintenance or machinery repair setup.
• Diagnostic Acuity: Strong, verifiable expertise handling professional multi-brand vehicle scanners, electrical schematics, and mechanical engineering layouts.
• Heavy Machinery Exposure: Practical background repairing and maintaining heavy mobile industrial assets (e.g., excavators, loaders, drilling rigs, tippers) is a highly valued advantage.

Core Competencies

• Assertive Direction: Strong personal presence with a proven track record of maintaining strict discipline and productivity across industrial repair teams.
• Analytical Resolution: Rapid troubleshooting capacity to diagnose complex mechanical failures on-site under tight project schedules.
• Logistical Precision: High capacity for scheduling multi-vehicle maintenance programs without disrupting active operational timelines.

What We Offer

• Advanced Technical Command: Manage a large, diverse fleet spanning high-end light transport vehicles to heavy industrial earth-moving assets.
• Operational Autonomy: Take full leadership charge of a modern engineering depot, implementing your own workflow optimizations and efficiency frameworks.
• Career Growth Track: Build an elite engineering management resume within a structurally sound, scaling firm operating at the heart of Kenya's industrial infrastructure.

Way to Apply

Please email your application with the job title clearly indicated in the subject line to [email protected] before the close of business on Tuesday, 21st July 2026.