Workshop Manager

We are looking for an experienced Workshop Manager to lead a heavy-equipment workshop operation in Somalia. This position will suit someone with a strong background in fleet asset control, vehicle administration, physical asset verification and maintenance coordination, ideally gained within a UN, humanitarian, logistics, defence, remote-site or similarly structured operating environment.

Roles & Responsibility

• Maintain accurate vehicle and equipment asset records, including location, condition, custody, licensing, inspection and maintenance status.
• Conduct and coordinate physical asset verification and condition inspections.
• Reconcile physical assets against fleet and asset-management records and resolve identified discrepancies.
• Coordinate vehicle registration, licensing, inspections and renewals.
• Monitor assets undergoing maintenance or repairs and highlight extended downtime or outstanding requirements.
• Work closely with workshops, spare-parts, supply chain, warehouse and operational teams.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation, including inspection reports, photographs, movement records, handovers and maintenance history.
• Assist with assessment and recommendations for damaged, obsolete, surplus or uneconomical assets.
• Produce accurate periodic asset reports, statistics and exception reports.
• Support the development and maintenance of asset-management procedures, forms and controls.
• Maintain high standards of asset accountability, safety, compliance and document control.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent as a minimum.
• Relevant technical or vocational qualifications in mechanical engineering, automotive studies, transportation, logistics or a related discipline are advantageous.
• Previous experience in fleet asset management, vehicle administration, transport operations or property/asset management.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, electronic asset records and reporting systems.
• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated experience in asset reconciliation and record accuracy.
• Ability to review vehicle and equipment condition and understand maintenance, inspection and spare-parts processes.
• Ability and willingness to work within a structured, security-controlled and operationally demanding environment in Somalia.

If this describes you, then apply now, your next big adventure awaits!

For immediate consideration email an updated resume to [email protected]

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