Our client, one of the leading automotive service and repair
centre in Nairobi, who also operates a restaurant, is looking for qualified
candidates to fill in the positions of Operations Manager and Senior
Mechanics.
1. Operations Manager
Reporting to the Director, the Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing the operations and managing all the activities of both the automotive centre and the restaurant.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Managing
both the Garage and Restaurant
- Improving
the operational systems, processes and policies in support of
organizations mission
- Overseeing
overall financial management, planning, systems and controls
- Playing
a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared
toward operational excellence.
- Keeping
abreast with emerging technologies and trends in automotive field.
- Ensuring
clear records for the business.
- Supervising
of staff at the centre and the hotel
- Overseeing
procurement process of spare parts
Candidate Profile:
- Relevant
tertiary degree or diploma.
- At
least 5-10 years’ experience within the automotive industry, 3 of which
must be in management level.
- Candidate
must be able to work effectively with minimum guidance/supervision.
- Experience
in managing and producing reports.
- Committed
, dedicated and self-driven
- THE
CANDIDATES SHOULD BE NON SMOKERS.
2. Senior Mechanics
Based in Nairobi Kenya, The senior mechanic would be expected to diagnose and repair all types of vehicles in the Garage.
Roles and Responsibilities
Based in Nairobi Kenya, The senior mechanic would be expected to diagnose and repair all types of vehicles in the Garage.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Inspect,
diagnose, repair and maintain all types of vehicles
- Tests
vehicles after being repaired for the purpose of ensuring that vehicles
are in safe operating condition.
- Keeping
clear records of vehicles before, during and after repair.
- Responsible
for the quality of work he performs.
- Promoting
a safe working environment
- Any
other duty allocated to him by his superiors
Required Knowledge
- Methods,
materials, lubricants, tools, and equipment used in servicing, diagnosis,
Preventive maintenance, overhaul and repair of vehicles and equipment.
- Principles
of diagnosis and repair of diesel and petrol engines, electrical systems
and chassis.
- Mechanical
principles of braking, heating, air conditioning, pneumatic and hydraulic
systems and transmissions
Candidate Profile:
- Committed
, dedicated and self-driven
- Tertiary
degree or diploma in mechanical field.
- At
least 5 years’ experience within the automotive industry as a mechanic
- Experience
With volks wagon will be an added advantage
- THE
CANDIDATES SHOULD BE NON SMOKERS.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the
necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application
letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate
for the role clearly quoting the job title to the email address
jobs@outrivalhr.com.
The deadline for application is Tuesday, 18 December, 2012.
The deadline for application is Tuesday, 18 December, 2012.
