Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing vehicle repair and maintenance activities in the workshop, ensuring high-quality service, timely delivery, and efficient utilization of manpower and resources for cars, trucks, and buses.

* Key Responsibilities

1. Workshop Operations Management

• Supervise daily repair and maintenance activities
• Allocate jobs to technicians based on skill and workload
• Ensure timely completion of service and repairs
• Monitor turnaround time (TAT) of vehicles

2. Technical Supervision

• Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues
• Guide technicians on repairs of engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, and electrical systems
• Ensure adherence to OEM repair standards

3. Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance

• Plan and implement preventive maintenance schedules
• Handle emergency breakdowns efficiently
• Ensure minimum downtime for commercial vehicles (trucks/buses)

4. Quality Control

• Conduct final inspection of vehicles before delivery
• Ensure repairs meet safety and quality standards
• Reduce repeat jobs and customer complaints

5. Team Management

• Supervise and train technicians, mechanics, and helpers
• Monitor attendance, productivity, and discipline
• Conduct skill development and safety training sessions

6. Spare Parts & Inventory Coordination

• Coordinate with store department for availability of spare parts
• Ensure correct parts usage and avoid wastage
• Monitor consumption patterns

7. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure workshop safety practices (PPE, tools handling, fire safety)
• Maintain compliance with company policies and statutory norms
• Promote a safe working environment

8. Customer & Service Coordination

• Coordinate with service advisors on job status updates
• Support in technical explanations to customers when required
• Handle escalations related to technical issues

* Key Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of automobile systems (diesel & petrol engines)
• Hands-on experience with heavy vehicles (trucks/buses) preferred
• Leadership and team management skills
• Problem-solving and diagnostic ability
• Knowledge of workshop tools, equipment, and diagnostic software

* Qualification

• Diploma / ITI / Degree in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering
• 4–10 years of experience in automobile service workshop
• Prior supervisory/team handling experience preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person