Auto Service Technicians and Garage Manager Jobs in Kenya (Ladies Only)

Dear Ladies,
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.  Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.”
A group of ladies who have embraced the challenge of venturing into a ‘man’s profession’ are in the process of setting up a woman owned & managed Motor Garage.
For that reason, vacancies have emerged for the positions of Auto Service Technicians (locally referred to as Mechanics) and Garage Manager.
This will be the first of its kind in Kenya. Sorry guys, this is a woman only territory!
1. Auto Service Technicians Jobs (Ladies Only )
You shall be the doctor and the vehicle shall be your patient. You are expected to treat your patient with professionalism and care.
 Key responsibilities and tasks:-
1.    Ability to diagonise the source of a problem quickly and accurately
2.    Strong communication and analytical skills
3.    Ability to get a first description of the problem from the owner and be able to locate the problem using a diagnostic approach
4.    Be able to work long hours whenever necessary
5.    Ability to compare readouts from computerized diagnostic testing devices with benchmark standards given by the manufacturer.
6.    Completion of works orders / job cards of the assigned repair jobs
7.    Interpret instructions, technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, diagrams etc to conduct repairs and modifications
8.    Must have good physical health & strength, the willingness to continually learn over their career and good interpersonal skills with their co workers and customers
9.    Must be able to pay strict attention to safety to avoid injuries
10. Must have an increasingly broad knowledge of how vehicles complex components work and interact.
Qualifications and competences:-
§  Must have attained a diploma in Motor Vehicle Mechanic or equivalent qualification in automotive engineering
§  Hands on experience of 3yrs or more in a busy environment
§  Knowledge of the key responsibilities mentioned above
§  Valid Driving License
§  Computer literate
If you are a Kenyan lady and are up to the challenge, kindly send us your resume to motorcliniq@gmx.com. We are particularly interested in knowing your skills i.e, what you can do. Please give us 2 vehicle problems, how you will diagonize these problems and how to fix them, in your cover letter. Also indicate your expected salary
(applications without this will be ignored). This will be open until the vacancy is filled.
2. Garage Manager (Ladies Only)
This position is responsible for managing, coordinating and maintaining the operations of an in-house motor garage in an efficient and courteous manner.
Key responsibilities and tasks:-
§  Manage, implement and supervise all operations of the garage
§  Organize, maintain and reconcile various financial records
§  Manage claims process, limit liability and maintain overall safety in the facility
§  Supervise, counsel and schedule garage attendant staff
§  Invoicing and debt collection
§  Good customer relations management, interpersonal and communication skills
§  Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions.
§  Knowledge of record keeping procedures and practices
§  Some knowledge of personnel policies and procedures
§  Ability to work long shifts
Qualifications and competences:-
§  Must have attained a minimum diploma in Business Administration or its equivalent
§  Have worked in a busy environment, preferably a motor industry, but not limited to that, for at least 2 yrs
§  Computer literate, Ms Word, Excel and PowerPoint
§  Ability to use PowerPoint presentations to clients for pitches
§  Knowledge of the key responsibilities mentioned above
If you are a Kenyan lady and are up to the challenge, kindly send us your resume to motorcliniq@gmx.com.  Also indicate your expected salary (applications without this will be ignored). In your cover letter, tell us how you would pitch to an insurance company to be referring their clients to our garage! This will be open until the vacancy is filled.
All the best ladies!

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