Maintenance Supervisor

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Date: 13 Oct 2026

Location: Ibese DCT, Ibese DCT

Company: Dangote Industries Limited

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising workshop operations under the direction of the Workshop Manager, coordinating the maintenance, servicing, and repair of heavy-duty trucks, and ensuring optimal vehicle performance, safety, and availability while minimizing downtime and maintenance costs in line with approved procedures and management directives.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise the day-to-day activities of the maintenance team.

  • Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance of heavy-duty trucks and equipment.

  • Diagnose and ensure timely repair of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.

  • Supervise engine, gearbox, transmission, suspension, braking and other major component repairs.

  • Monitor truck maintenance schedules and ensure servicing is carried out as planned.

  • Inspect completed repairs to ensure trucks meet required safety and operational standards.

  • Identify recurring faults and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

  • Ensure proper use and maintenance of workshop tools and equipment.

  • Ensure proper documentation of parts issued and replaced.

  • Ensure workshop activities comply with company HSE policies and procedures.

  • Coordinate with Fleet/Transport Operations to minimize vehicle downtime.

  • Supervise external contractors and service providers when specialized repairs are required.

  • Train, guide and monitor technicians and other workshop personnel.

  • Prepare maintenance reports and provide updates on vehicle condition and workshop activities.

  • Ensure good housekeeping and proper organization of the workshop.

 

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering or a related field.

  • Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in heavy-duty vehicle or fleet maintenance, with supervisory experience.

  • Experience working on heavy-duty trucks, preferably in a logistics, transportation or similar environment.

  • Strong knowledge of CNG engines, diesel engines, transmissions, braking systems, suspension and vehicle electrical systems.

  • Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance.

  • Knowledge of workshop safety practices and HSE requirements.

 

Key Competencies

  • Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills.

  • Supervisory and team-management skills.

  • Problem-solving and decision-making ability.

  • Good planning and organizational skills.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines.

  • Good communication and reporting skills.

  • Ability to work effectively with drivers, technicians and operations teams.