Workshop Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead our Motor Repair Operations (MRO) workshop, specialising in commercial vehicle chassis, engine and mechanical repairs. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will oversee daily workshop operations, lead the technical team and ensure repairs are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily workshop operations, including vehicle intake, fault assessment, repair planning, manpower allocation and job scheduling.
• Lead and supervise technicians carrying out diagnostics, servicing, engine overhauls, transmission repairs, and chassis mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Prioritise jobs according to urgency, vehicle downtime, manpower availability and parts requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on complex faults, verify diagnoses and ensure appropriate repair methods are followed.
• Review repair scopes and parts requirements, and coordinate with the relevant teams on quotations, customer approvals, procurement and outsourced repairs.
• Monitor repair progress, identify delays and take timely action to reduce downtime and repeat repairs.
• Ensure final inspections, functional testing and quality checks are completed before vehicles are released.
• Maintain accurate work orders, repair findings, supporting photographs and job status updates through the company's digital workshop management system.
• Enforce safe work practices, proper tool and equipment usage, and good workshop housekeeping.
• Develop technicians' capabilities and report workshop performance, manpower needs and operational issues to the Head of Operations.

About you

• Relevant qualifications in automotive engineering, mechanical engineering or a related discipline; candidates with strong practical experience are welcome.
• Experience supervising a commercial vehicle or heavy vehicle repair workshop.
• Strong technical knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, braking systems, chassis components and vehicle electrical diagnostics.
• Good leadership, troubleshooting, planning and communication skills.
• Comfortable using digital systems to manage work orders, repair records and progress updates.
• Experience with refuse collection vehicles or specialised commercial fleets would be an advantage.

About us

Beng Hock Mechanical Engineering Pte. Ltd.