Company Overview

Abyssinia Group of Industries (AGI) is one of East Africa's leading steel manufacturers, with over 25 years of industry experience and an annual production capacity exceeding 700,000 metric tons. The company operates 11 manufacturing facilities across East Africa, including operations in Ethiopia, and produces a diverse range of high-quality steel products for the construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.

Driven by innovation, quality, and sustainability, AGI is committed to delivering world-class steel solutions while fostering a safe, inclusive, and performance-driven work environment. Through continuous investment in advanced manufacturing technologies and employee development, the company plays a significant role in supporting industrial growth and infrastructure development across the region.

Job Summary 

The Garage In-Charge is a highly technical, hands-on leader responsible for supervising daily operations while actively executing complex maintenance, diagnostic, and repair activities alongside the team. The role ensures the maximum availability, safety, and reliability of all company vehicles, heavy machinery, forklifts, cranes, loaders, and mobile equipment. Acting as the direct second-in-command, the incumbent assists the Auto Maintenance Manager in administrative duties and assumes full departmental leadership in the manager's absence.

Key Duties & Responsibilities 

Hands-on Maintenance Execution 

• Actively perform complex diagnostic, troubleshooting, and repair tasks on vehicles and heavy machinery alongside the technical team. 

• Assist the Manager in developing, implementing, and physically executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans. 

• Directly manage workshop floor operations and personally step in to resolve complex mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical failures to minimize equipment downtime. 

• Ensure all overhauls, servicing, and repairs strictly follow manufacturer standards and safety guidelines through personal quality checks. 

• Maintain detailed service records, asset histories, and compliance tracking via ERP systems. 

Fleet and Equipment Management 

• Monitor, test-drive, and personally inspect the daily performance, utilization, and physical condition of company-owned and contractor fleets. 

• Enforce proper tracking of logbooks, mileage records, and fuel consumption to control operational costs. 

• Conduct regular physical inspections and technical life-cycle assessments of plant mobile machinery. 

Workshop Floor and Spare Parts Control 

• Maintain and enforce high technical standards, tool calibration, quality workmanship, and workshop housekeeping by leading by example. 

• Identify exact technical specifications for parts and coordinate with Stores and SCM to ensure the availability of critical spare parts, tools, and consumables. 

• Ensure accurate and real-time data inputs into the maintenance tracking systems and ERP. 

Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) 

• Lead daily toolbox meetings and enforce strict PPE compliance across all technical staff on the floor. 

• Conduct routine safety inspections of the garage workshop and field service areas. 

• Oversee and ensure the environmentally compliant disposal of toxic waste, including used oils, batteries, and worn parts. 

Cost, Performance, and Administration 

• Contribute technical data and repair insights for the preparation of the annual auto maintenance budget. 

• Track key performance metrics (KPIs), analyze breakdown trends, and implement practical, cost-saving repair measures. 

• Evaluate and cross-verify external repair quotations and vendor performance before submitting them to the Manager for approval. 

Leadership and Team Development 

• Directly manage, motivate, and mentor the technical workshop team 

• Identify skill gaps, conduct hands-on technical training, and support periodic performance evaluations. 

• Promote a culture of strong accountability, teamwork, and continuous workflow improvement. 

Reporting and Compliance 

• Compile and review daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance, fuel, and equipment uptime reports. 

• Ensure all garage operations comply with local transport regulations and company vehicle policies. 

Working Relationships 

Internal: 

• Auto Maintenance Manager (Direct Supervisor) 

• Plant Head / Maintenance Head 

• SCM and Stores Teams 

• Security, Transport, and Production Departments 

• Systems & Compliance and Finance Teams 

• EHS Department 

External: 

• Vehicle and Equipment Dealers 

• Spare Parts Suppliers and Service Providers 

• Regulatory and Inspection Authorities 

• Contractors and Logistics Partners

Job Requirements

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a highly related technical field.

• Certification in Advanced Workshop Management, Heavy Equipment Maintenance, or Advanced Diagnostic Systems is highly desirable.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of intensive, hands-on mechanical experience in automobile or heavy equipment maintenance.

• At least 3 years of supervisory or team-lead experience within an industrial, manufacturing, or logistics environment.

• Proven track record of working hands-on while leading a team of mechanics and technicians.

• Demonstrated readiness or prior experience in assuming managerial responsibilities during the Auto Maintenance Manager's absence.

• Expert-level practical understanding of mechanical, electrical, electronic diagnostic, and hydraulic systems.

• Proficiency in ERP-based maintenance modules and fleet management software.

Technical Competencies

• Master-level diagnostic, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills covering mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

• In-depth technical expertise in automotive, utility, and heavy machinery operations, including cranes, forklifts, loaders, earth-moving equipment, and other mobile machinery.

• Strong capability in planning, scheduling, and executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.

• Ability to supervise and personally perform complex repairs and maintenance activities.

• Experience in monitoring fleet utilization, vehicle inspections, maintenance records, fuel consumption, and asset lifecycle management.

• Strong understanding of workshop operations, tool calibration, quality workmanship, and workshop housekeeping.

• Knowledge of spare parts identification, inventory coordination, and maintenance planning.

• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance documentation and compliance records using ERP systems.

• Understanding of transport regulations, company vehicle policies, and environmental compliance related to garage operations.

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• High integrity and professional maturity.

• Strong "lead-by-example" work ethic.

• Excellent leadership and people management skills.

• Ability to motivate, mentor, and develop technical workshop teams.

• Strong coordination and communication skills.

• Excellent decision-making ability, particularly under high-pressure workshop environments.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Cost-conscious with a focus on operational efficiency.

• Process-driven mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Highly safety-oriented with a strong commitment to enforcing workplace health, safety, and environmental standards.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, contractors, and regulatory authorities.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV to deborah.eshetu@ethiojobs.net. With a subject line of Garage In-Charge- Bishoftu (Debrezeit).

Job Requirements Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical field from a recognized institution. Certification in Advanced Workshop Management, Heavy Equipment Maintenance, or Advanced Diagnostic Systems is considered highly desirable. Candidates should have a minimum of ten (10) years of intensive, hands-on mechanical experience in automobile or heavy equipment maintenance. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV to deborah.eshetu@ethiojobs.net