Workshop Supervisor at TakaTaka Solutions

At TakaTaka Solutions, We collect your waste like every other waste collector, but, instead of taking it to a landfill, we take it to our own sites, where we sort the waste, and then recycle 95% either ourselves or through our local partners. This represents one of the highest recycling rates in the world.

 

Workshop Supervisor

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma , Vocational
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationKiambu
  • Job FieldEngineering / Technical 

Role Purpose

The Workshop Supervisor will oversee day-to-day workshop operations, ensuring all company vehicles and machinery are maintained for optimal performance, reliability, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor workshop mechanics and support staff.
  • Ensure 85%+ equipment uptime across all trucks and machinery.
  • Conduct diagnostics, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
  • Plan and execute daily and weekly maintenance schedules.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and service logs.
  • Coordinate spare parts procurement and inventory with the logistics and procurement teams.
  • Ensure compliance with NTSA and safety standards.
  • Promote good housekeeping and adherence to health and safety protocols.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree/Diploma/Vocational Training in Automotive Engineering.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Workshop Supervisor or Senior Mechanic.
  • Valid driving license (able to drive up to 10-wheelers).
  • Strong knowledge of truck systems, hydraulics, electrical, and mechanical systems.
  • Experience with root cause analysis and data-driven decision-making.
  • Proven leadership and team management skills.
  • Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.

What We’re Looking For

  • We seek a decisive, proactive, and detail-oriented leader who can ensure workshop efficiency, maintain high equipment uptime, and motivate a skilled team toward operational excellence.

Reports To: Logistics Manager

Team Supervised: Plant Mechanics, Auto Electric Mechanic, Trainees, and Support Staff

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs@takatakasolutions.com using the position as subject of email.

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