Job Summary

The Head of Maintenance is responsible for the overall leadership, structure, governance, and performance of the companyâs fleet maintenance and workshop operations. The role holder will design and institutionalize maintenance systems, standards, and controls that ensure high fleet reliability, safety, cost discipline, and operational continuity. This is a senior functional leadership role, suited to a candidate with deep heavy-vehicle maintenance experience and a proven ability to build disciplined, process-driven workshop environments. The mandate is to professionalize and strengthen the entire maintenance function, not merely manage day-to-day repairs.

Responsibilities;
Lead the entire maintenance function across fleet, workshops, and support infrastructure.
Define maintenance philosophy, policies, and operating standards
Align maintenance strategy with operational and commercial priorities
Act as the single point of accountability for fleet technical performance
Design and implement organized, qualified workshop layouts and workflows




Establish transparent zoning, work sequencing, and resource planning
Introduce disciplined work practices and operational controls
Create an environment focused on safety, efficiency, and accountability
Develop and institutionalize detailed SOPs, inspection standards, and checklists
Establish documentation and record-keeping systems
Ensure traceability of maintenance history for every asset
Implement explicit reporting and review mechanisms
Embed a culture of compliance and procedural discipline
Establish structured preventive and periodic maintenance programs
Plan workshop capacity and scheduling in alignment with operations
Improve asset lifecycle management, refurbishment planning, and replacement strategy
Drive a proactive maintenance culture rather than reactive repairs
Lead and develop workshop managers, supervisors, and technical teams
Define roles, responsibilities, and performan

📌 Workshop Manager Rudrapur
🏢 Shugulika Africa
📍 Rudrapur