Workshop Supervisor - Heavy Diesel Mechanical & Auto Electrical

Cakum Global is recruiting a Workshop Supervisor - Heavy Diesel Mechanical & Auto Electrical for our client based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Role Overview:

This is a hands-on expatriate leadership role responsible for the daily operation of a busy fleet maintenance workshop. The Workshop Supervisor will supervise workshop personnel, maintain high safety and quality standards, ensure fleet reliability and availability, control maintenance costs, and develop workshop staff. The role reports to the Workshop Manager and suits an experienced professional who has supervised large mechanical workshops within the transport, logistics, mining, construction or heavy equipment sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Workshop Leadership

Supervise all workshop operations and lead, motivate and develop workshop employees

Plan and allocate daily work and monitor productivity and workshop performance

Provide technical guidance to mechanics and auto electricians

Identify training requirements and conduct toolbox meetings

Maintenance and Technical

Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are achieved and control workshop downtime

Diagnose complex mechanical and electrical faults and manage breakdown repairs

Ensure quality control inspections are completed before vehicles are released

Ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and company SOPs

Maintain accurate maintenance records and workshop tools and specialised equipment

Safety and Compliance

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements

Conduct safety inspections, ensure correct use of PPE and stop unsafe work immediately

Participate in incident and equipment failure investigations and identify workplace hazards

Ensure lifting equipment and workshop tools remain compliant

Cost and Inventory

Manage overtime effectively and support maintenance cost control

Liaise with procurement on spare parts requirements and assist with workshop stock control

Monitor contractor performance where required

Ideal Candidate Profile

Recognised trade certificate as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic (mandatory) - copies of all trade qualifications and certificates must be provided

Additional recognised qualification or proven competency in auto electrical systems (highly desirable)

Minimum 10 years supervisory or management experience in a heavy vehicle workshop

Extensive experience supervising teams of mechanics, auto electricians and apprentices

Demonstrated experience maintaining and repairing heavy trucks, prime movers, trailers, fuel tankers, HOWO trucks, Toyota commercial vehicles, reach stackers, Omega equipment, and UtIlev, Caterpillar and Hyster forklifts

Strong capability across diesel engines, hydraulic systems, air brake systems, steering and suspension, gearboxes and drivelines, electrical and electronic diagnostic systems, air-conditioning and CAN Bus diagnostic equipment

Experience with fleet preventative maintenance programs, fleet maintenance software, maintenance reporting systems and electronic job card systems

Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Excellent English communication skills and a valid driver's licence (heavy vehicle licence advantageous)

Clean employment and disciplinary record, and the ability to relocate and work in Papua New Guinea

Experience in transport and logistics fleets, container handling equipment, remote operations or prior expatriate assignments will be well regarded

This is an expatriate position based in Port Moresby. The successful applicant must be willing to work in a demanding operational environment and support emergency breakdowns when required. Only applicants who meet the mandatory qualification and experience requirements will be considered.

Referrals and confidential enquiries are welcome and can be made via Cakum Global.