Logistics and Supply Chain  

06/02/2010

4exMilitary Jobs Ltd (2010)

Egypt

Comp Ex Pats Package

Comp Ex Pats Package

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You will perform and supervise all facets of corrective and preventative maintenance on heavy and light vehicles, and on heavy equipment.

You will ensure that work is completed in accordance with our clients requirements and manufacturers specifications and is thoroughly and accurately documented using existing automated tools and processes.

This is a "hands on "role therefore you will be performing inspection maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment. The vehicles are mainly GMAC and Volvo latest models.

You will verify that all repairs have been rectified prior to releasing the vehicle / equipment and initiating work order closure.

You will use diagnostic procedures and electronic and other test equipment as appropriate to identify and correct equipment faults.

You will operate workshop equipment including welders, compressors, presses, tyre servicing equipment, aligning equipment, pneumatic and electrical tools.

You will ensure that all maintenance and repair work is carried out in the most cost effective manner but also in accordance with the end clients requirements and to manufacturers specifications.

You will document repair and maintenance tasks completed, order spare parts and maintain related records using SAP.

You will ensure that all labour hours are properly accounted for and also ensure that all parts, supplies, tools and equipment are correctly accounted for.

You will provide direction, supervision and technical guidance to your team of Technicians.

You will ensure that all work carried out is done in accordance with health and safety and security procedures and that a high level of cleanliness is maintained in the workshop.

Finally you will train and direct Egyptian national staff in applicable areas of performance in accordance with generally accepted industry and professional standards.



Knowledge and Skills:

To meet this unique challenge you will be an accomplished commercial Vehicle Maintenance Manager or Supervisor. Your experience should ideally be supported by an automotive engineering qualification i.e. UK City & Guilds, US Craft (Journeyman) or equivalent.

As indicated the fleet of vehicles are predominately GMC and Volvo - all latest models and therefore ideally your experience will include working on those models. In any event you will have the necessary knowledge and skills to reflect the technology utilised in these engines and be familiar with fleet management systems and standard computer software packages. Experience of SAP is highly desirable.

With good analytical skills, you should have an eye for detail and a desire to achieve engineering excellence.

You should be a confident communicator with the ability to supervise, motivate, coach and train a team of Egyptian nationals. You will be flexible, possess initiative and able to pick things up quickly.

Experience of working in a military environment or for an international facilities management services provider and other similar organisations would be ideal, as would experience of working in remote sites or in other arduous environments.

Superb inter-personal skills and instant credibility are essential as you will be inter-facing with a number of people from different backgrounds, nationalities and religions. Finally you should possess a Drivers Licence and a Heavy Goods Vehicle Drivers Licence.

This is an outstanding challenge for an accomplished Commercial Vehicle Worksop Supervisor looking for something different.

The basic salary is paid in the currency of your citizenship and is tax free for an Ex-Patriate employee.

An 18 month unaccompanied status contract is offered which includes free accommodation, laundry, local transport, life assurance, disability insurance and meals. In addition employees have the use of a phone to call family and friends and the internet for e-mails etc.

The R and R entitlement is 38 days over the 18 month contract plus 12 public holidays a year. Mobilization and De-Mobilization flights are paid for by our client.