Workshop Manager

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Date Posted:

Posted 4 hours ago-
Location: Kleinmond, Western Cape-
Job Title: Workshop Manager-
Education Level: Certificate-
Job Level: Management-
Minimum Experience: 5- 7 Years
Workshop Manager job vacancy in Kleinmond
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The workshop manager reports to the golf course superintendent and oversees a comprehensive preventative maintenance programme.

This programme includes the repair of failing equipment, keeping records of parts and labour needed to maintain equipment, and placing orders for parts and supplies needed for servicing equipment.

The workshop manager properly communicates any needs or problems relating to the maintenance or repair of equipment to the superintendent and schedules and directs the work assignments of the workshop assistant.

The workshop manager places safety as a top priority and is responsible for maintaining a clean service area and maintenance building.

Duties of the Workshop Manager:

• Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects / failures in various golf course maintenance equipment including, diesel, electric

- and gasoline-powered automobiles, trucks, trenchers, sweepers, rollers, mowers, and other mechanical equipment used in utility work.

• Instructs and/or trains golf course maintenance workers regarding preventative maintenance and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment.
• Prioritises equipment repair and maintenance work.
• Maintains a preventative maintenance programme within budget on all equipment and purchases repair parts and replacement supplies.
• Keeps a complete set of records for equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment conditions, costs of repairs/preventative maintenance for all equipment and issuing and record keeping of all fuels.
• Spot checks equipment for performance on the course, frequently makes emergency repairs to equipment on the course and services or supervises servicing of equipment prior to use.
• Oversees the workshop area maintenance including wash bay, fuel storage areas and store rooms.
• Regulates employees' use of equipment in absence of superintendent, if needed, and performs other duties as directed by the superintendent.
• Assists in all emergency procedures.
• Establishes and keeps up good relationships with suppliers and staff
• To attend weekly estate & training meetings on behalf of the company
• Trains and retrains all operators on other courses as requested to by Superintendent.
• Performs remedial actions after machine reports are received from suppliers.
• To comply with all ISO14001 procedures
• All admin duties concerning the operational budget, spare part ordering & ISO1400
• Will take charge of all tools, including hand tools, and the issuing and receiving thereof
• To manage and control all spare part and tool stores
• To comply with the golf course operational budget. Any overruns to be authorized by Superintendent
• To take charge of and manage grinding operation to Arabella and other courses as requested by Superintendent

Requirements:

• Equipment Knowledge: Understand different maintenance tools and how to use them.
• Repair Skills: Skilled in fixing mechanical issues.
• Engine and

Equipment Care:
Know how engines and mowing equipment work and how to take care of them.

• Safety Awareness: Understand job hazards and safety precautions.
• Physical Strength: Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Problem-Solving: Diagnose and fix mechanical problems.
• Communication and Record-Keeping: Communicate effectively and maintain records.
• Golf Understanding: Know how your work affects the golf course.
• Driver's License: Have a valid driver's license. CDL a plus

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