Workshop Manager – Mombasa

About the role

The Workshop Manager will lead the workshop operations for Africa Global Logistics in Mombasa, ensuring efficient maintenance, repairs and overhauls of fleet and equipment. This role combines strategic planning, technical oversight and people management to meet the company’s operational objectives while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a workshop operational strategy aligned with corporate goals.
• Lead planning, scheduling and execution of all maintenance, repairs, overhauls and fabrication work.
• Drive operational efficiency, improve productivity and reduce turnaround times.
• Establish KPIs and performance dashboards for workshop activities.
• Control labour, spares, consumables and external contractor costs.
• Approve procurement of tools, equipment and spare parts.
• Monitor asset utilization and manage lifecycle of equipment.
• Ensure adherence to technical standards, manufacturer guidelines and best‑practice maintenance frameworks.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programmes.
• Lead, coach and supervise workshop supervisors, technicians and support staff.
• Enforce a zero‑incident safety culture and conduct regular safety audits.
• Liaise with Operations, Procurement, Finance and Fleet teams to ensure seamless workflow.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related field.
• 6–9 years of workshop experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of fleet/equipment maintenance systems.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs and drive operational improvements.

Required skills

• Fleet/equipment maintenance systems