Technical Service Administrator

Job Description : Technical Service Administrator - Machines and Stores (Senior Management Grade) Job location : IRINGA, Tanzania No of vacant positions : 1 no Qualification : Graduate Mechanical Engineer with Materials Management. Experience : 20 TO 25 yrs experience in Technical Stores and Mandatory East Africa work experience. Department: Technical Services / Maintenance / Stores Health status : Must be healthy and travel savvy Age : Below 50 yrs Nature of requirement : URGENT Job description : Reports To: Maintenance Manager / Managing Director Job Summary: The Technical Service Administrator (TSA) is responsible for coordinating and maintaining all administrative processes related to machinery maintenance and store management. The TSA ensures effective planning of servicing schedules, spare parts tracking, and stock accuracy, and will be fully responsible for handling the stores for technical and mechanical items. Key Responsibilities: · Maintenance & Machinery: · Maintain service logs, maintenance schedules, and warranty records for all machines. · Monitor and track preventive maintenance routines and corrective actions. · Coordinate machine service requests and contractor visits. · Stores & Inventory Management: · Fully manage the technical store, including spare parts, tools, lubricants, and service materials. · Monitor stock levels and reorder points to prevent downtime. · Conduct regular physical stock verification and reconciliations. · Ensure all inbound and outbound materials are documented accurately in the system. · Tag and track tools, machine parts, and consumables. · Documentation & Reporting: · Generate weekly and monthly reports on machine downtime, maintenance activities, and store stock movement. · Support ISO, HSE, and internal audits with accurate documentation. · Maintain a well-organized filing system of service manuals, equipment records, and technical documents. Key Qualifications: · Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields. · 20 years of experience in technical administration and storekeeping in an industrial environment. · Understanding of industrial machinery and store procedures. · Familiarity with ERP systems and inventory control tools (e.g., SAP, Tally, CMMS). Skills Required: · Strong coordination and organizational skills. · Excellent store management and inventory tracking capabilities. · Ability to document and report technical and stock-related data accurately. · Effective communication across technical, procurement, and operations teams. Preferred Attributes: · Background in manufacturing or logistics-based industries. · Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and drawings. · Familiar with maintenance KPIs and store audit practices.

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