Continental Automotive Specialist / Business Owner
CurrentAs business owner:Analyse current procedures and activities to identify and present opportunities for improvement of the workshop and ensuring that the workshop is adequately staffed.Hiring and facilitating the orientation of new team members in collaboration with the workshop by familiarising them with work surroundings, explaining work hours, procedures, use of equipment and job expectations and ensure that new team members understand their respective duties.Maintain good relationships with customers and vigorously creating new business opportunities and business development for the workshop.Ensure adequate maintenance of tools, equipment and other materials in the workshop.Conduct annual Performance Appraisal for Workshop Personnel.Provide advice and technical assistance to team members and evaluate the impact of work delays, interruptions or changes in plans to develop appropriate course of actions.Review vehicle's job card work orders to ensure that all actions have been documented and inspect the quality of a technician repairs (QA) before the release of vehicles.ETC... (Unlimited other tasks in maintaining a business).As mechanic:Inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance measures.Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections and computerised diagnostics; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components.Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.Maintains vehicle records by recording service and repairs.