Job Description

Remuneration: Market related dependent on skillset, experience and qualifications
Purpose Of The Job:
Our client, a leading and high-volume commercial vehicle autobody repair and modification centre, is looking for a young and dynamic commercial vehicle workshop foreman to join the team. The ideal candidate must be hands-on, technically skilled, and ready to grow into a Workshop Manager role in the future. This position plays a critical role in daily workshop operations, ensuring high productivity, quality control, and excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise workshop operations, technicians, and apprentices
• Oversee diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on heavy commercial vehicles
• Ensure work is carried out efficiently, correctly, and within deadlines
• Coordinate job allocations and manage workflow
• Monitor job cards, parts usage, and technician timekeeping
• Conduct quality checks and test drives
• Provide technical guidance and support to technicians
• Liaise with service advisors and customers when required
• Ensure health and safety protocols are followed in the workshop
• Identify training needs and support technician development
• Assist Workshop Manager with administrative and operational duties

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in a workshop foreman, team leader or senior technician role within the commercial vehicle/Autobody/motor industry
• Technical qualification
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills
• In-depth understanding of commercial vehicle assembly, modifications, and quality standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ambitious and eager to grow into a management role
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
• Professional, well-presented, and customer-focused
• High attention to detail and quality control mindset
• Computer literate (with dealer management systems advantageous)
• Valid driver's licence code 10 or higher
• Based in or willing to relocate to the East Rand (Springs, Brakpan, Benoni, Boksburg, Nigel area preferred)
• Autobody / Commercial Vehicle Motor Industry experience ESSENTIAL!!

Please note only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 14 days from application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the specified criteria as per the job spec. If you do not meet the requirements, Select Motor Recruitment reserves the right not to respond to your application.
Applications should be submitted no later than Thursday 7 August 2025.
For more information please contact:
Debbie Penrose