Maintenance Supervisor

About this role

The role is for a Maintenance Supervisor in Ogun, reporting to the Workshop Manager. The person will oversee workshop operations, coordinate maintenance and repairs of heavy-duty trucks, and ensure vehicle performance, safety, and availability while reducing downtime and costs. The job involves supervising maintenance staff, planning preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnosing faults, and ensuring compliance with HSE policies. It targets candidates with a mechanical or automotive engineering background and substantial experience in heavy-duty vehicle maintenance. The employer is Dangote Industries Limited, a diversified Nigerian conglomerate with operations including logistics and fleet services.

What you would do

• Supervise day-to-day maintenance team activities.
• Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance for heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Oversee repairs to engines, gearboxes, transmissions, suspensions, brakes and other components.
• Monitor maintenance schedules and ensure servicing is performed as planned.
• Inspect completed repairs for safety and operational standards.
• Identify recurring faults and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage use and maintenance of workshop tools and equipment.
• Document parts issued and replacements.
• Prepare maintenance reports and update on vehicle conditions and workshop activities.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in heavy-duty vehicle or fleet maintenance with supervisory exposure.
• Experience with heavy-duty trucks, preferably in logistics or transportation.
• Strong knowledge of CNG and diesel engines, transmissions, braking systems, suspension and vehicle electrical systems.
• Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance and knowledge of HSE requirements.
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills, supervisory ability, problem-solving and planning skills.
• Good communication and reporting skills; ability to work with drivers, technicians and operations teams.

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