Opportunity for an experienced operations leader within the commercial truck, trailer, salvage and parts industry.

This hands-on role will oversee the full operational process, from vehicle procurement and assessment to refurbishment, dismantling, parts recovery and stock control.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop truck sourcing channels and assess acquisition opportunities.

• Determine whether vehicles should be sold as-is, repaired or dismantled.

• Manage workshop capacity, repair budgets, quality and turnaround times.

• Oversee dismantling, parts recovery, grading, cataloguing and storage.

• Maintain accurate stock controls across vehicles, components and parts.

• Improve stock turnover, operational efficiency and profitability.

• Lead teams across procurement, workshops, dismantling, yard and logistics.

• Establish operating procedures, budgets, performance measures and safety controls.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in commercial vehicles, heavy trucks, salvage, rebuilding or parts.

• Minimum 5 years’ senior operations leadership experience.

• Strong practical knowledge of truck and trailer components, vehicle valuation and resale channels.

• Proven experience in procurement, inventory control, workshops, dismantling or parts recovery, with budget and margin accountability.

• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive operational improvement.

• Relevant technical, engineering, operations or business qualifications would be advantageous; proven industry capability takes priority.

SEND YOUR CV AND ALL NEEDED DOCUMENTATION TO: CANDIDATE WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON EXPERIENCE
annemarie@firstdegreerecruitment.co.za