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Maintenance Assistant

Kampala
Full-time
Deadline 2026-08-30
Posted Today

Role overview

What you'll be stepping into

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor the purpose of this role is to carry out routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs of the MSUG fleet and equipment, ensuring safe operation and compliance with approved maintenance plans.

Key Responsibilities

This role has key areas of responsibility as detailed:

1. Vehicle Inspection & Assessment

2. Maintenance Plan Compliance

3. Maintenance Issue Resolution

4. Data Management (FMIS)

5. Cost Monitoring

6. Incident Reporting

7. Fleet Performance Reporting

8. General Support

Key Area of ResponsibilityKey ActionsMeasures (KPIs/Outputs)1. Vehicle Inspection & AssessmentConduct routine vehicle inspections and assess maintenance needsInspection compliance rate; issues identified vs. resolved2. Maintenance Plan ComplianceEnsure adherence to the approved annual vehicle service plan% compliance with service schedule; missed services3. Maintenance Issue ResolutionComplete and close reported maintenance issues promptlyTurnaround time for issue resolution; backlog of open issues4. Data Management (FMIS)Capture accurate maintenance data in the Fleet Management Information System (FMIS)Data accuracy; timeliness of system updates; completeness of records5. Cost MonitoringMonitor maintenance expenditure and flag variancesBudget variance; early identification of cost overruns6. Incident ReportingCompile reports for vehicle failures and accidentsTimely submission; completeness and quality of reports7. Fleet Performance ReportingSubmit weekly reports on fleet availability and maintenance activitiesReport timeliness; fleet availability rate; maintenance completion rate8. General SupportPerform other assigned departmental duties as the need arisesTask completion rate; responsiveness to assigned duties

FrequencyTasksDaily– Conduct vehicle inspections and complete checklists
– Log defects/issues in FMIS immediately
– Execute assigned maintenance work orders
– Maintain workshop cleanliness and organization
– Ensure accurate data entry and reportingWeekly– Generate and monitor repair and maintenance schedules and adherence.
– Track and resolve open repair and maintenance issues
– Accurately update repair and maintenance data in TracPoint.
– Support preparation of mechanically available vehicles report.
– Support with the generation and submission of incident reports within timelines.Monthly– Track service completion rates
– Monitor maintenance backlog and escalate delays
– Ensure FMIS data accuracy and completeness
– Support fleet availability targets
– Prepare and submit maintenance reports

Qualifications, Experience, skills and attitudes:

  1. Ordinary Diploma in Automotive Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering.

  2. Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in Fleet Management and Motor Vehicle repairs.

  3. Computer literate.

  4. A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.

How to apply

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