Assistant Engineer 1 (County Workshop Manager) Job Kiambu County Government

Responsibilities:

• Performs trouble shooting and diagnostics procedure on vehicles and equipment;
• Record observations and findings during diagnostics run and decide on the correct method of repair, as necessary;
• Ensure that warranties are properly followed up, monitored, and documented;
• Plan and organise Preventive Maintenance System (PMS) and delegate specific tasks to concerned section/mechanic;
• Hands-on supervision of all workshop activities, especially technical issues;
• Forecast and order spare parts for specific jobs/special job or for stocks replenishment;
• Supervise and follow up on actual progress of each individual repair job;
• Provide on-the-job training as well as coaching and mentoring to mechanics and helpers;
• Follow up repair order, registering the time taken to complete each task;
• Responsible for customer service, reliability and dependability by providing all fields with the technical assistance that they require from the Workshop;
• Evaluate the training requirements of the subordinates and discuss/agree training needs;
• Conduct final check/test driving for all vehicles/trucks prior to release.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in either Automotive or Mechanical or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Current valid annual practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Corporate Membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Professional technical qualifications in the vehicle and equipment domain;
• Licensed Mechanic or equivalent, with a full range of licenses to operate equipment.

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How To Apply

All applicants should submit their applications cover letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts of three referees. academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card or passport and any other supporting documents.
Applications should be addressed to:
Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board
County Government of Kiambu
P O Box 2362 – 00900
KIAMBU
NOTE:

• ALL applications should be hand delivered in a sealed envelope, clearly marking on top of the envelope the position applied for, and dropped in the specific box provided at County Public Service Board offices, Room 103, first floor at Thika Sub-County offices between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays.
• Applications should reach the Board on or before Friday 20th December, 2024.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity card, academic and professional certificates and submit clearance fromthe following institutions:
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• County Government of Kiambu is an equal opportunity employer, women, youth and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.
• The Board and the County Government of Kiambu is a corruption free zone.
• We caution candidates not to fall victim of fraudsters and impersonators who solicit for money with a promise to secure them jobs in the County. The Board shall bear no responsibility for any personal loss arising from such unlawful dealings. Report any of such cases to the Police.