Workshop Manager – Construction

Jun 19, 2025 | Middle Managerial Positions, Open, Technical Positions

Our client in the construction industry seeks to appoint a Workshop Manager.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the above position.

Role:

Acting as the backbone for the operational efficiency and maintenance of all plant, equipment, and vehicles –  “Yellow machines”. Their primary focus is to ensure that all machinery is in optimal working condition, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity on construction sites.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily operations of the Plant and Equipment workshop.
  • Managing the Plant and Equipment personnel assigning tasks and ensuring efficient workflow.
  • Overseeing equipment, tools, and materials, ensuring proper plant and equipment maintenance and availability.
  • Implementing and maintaining quality standards for all repairs and services.
  • Budgeting, cost analysis and control, and inventory management.
  • Liaison with stores and procurement departments to ensure supply chain is maintained.
  • Communication with project sites to ensure plant and equipment requirements are met.
  • Providing plant and equipment maintenance management support across all project sites to ensure the required level of availability.
  • Implementing and enforcing safety regulations, maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Keeping up with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices.
  • Addressing technical challenges and finding solutions to operational issues.
  • Training and mentoring of apprentices and artisans.

Qualifications:

  • Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent with 10 years’ experience in a maintenance management environment
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience at Workshop Manager level; OR Relevant technical diploma, or Appy trained diesel plant fitter,
  • Minimum of 15 years’ experience in a maintenance management environment with a minimum of 5 years’ experience at Workshop Manager level.
  • Must have experience with maintenance management of a large fleet of construction plant and equipment.
  • Good financial acumen
  • Strong reporting and communication skills
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities. 
Email your CV in Word format and provide your current salary and benefits details to:

Mirriam Dzapasi – mirriam@valcol.co.zw

Colin Roberts – colin@valcol.co.zw