MAINTENANCE MANAGER

ASM MOBILE CRANE & TRANSPORT SERVICE SDN BHD; Alor Setar; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM MOBILE CRANE & TRANSPORT SERVICE SDN BHD is seeking a seasoned Workshop & Maintenance Manager to lead daily workshop operations and oversee maintenance for mobile cranes, lorries, and heavy machinery in Kedah, Malaysia.

The role requires 5–8 years in heavy machinery maintenance or workshop management, strong leadership, and the ability to plan preventive maintenance, supervise staff, and ensure safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Heavy Equipment Technology or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5–8 years of working experience in heavy machinery, vehicle maintenance or workshop management.
• Experience in maintaining and repairing mobile cranes and lorry cranes.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and lifting equipment.
• Diesel engines, transmissions and braking systems.
• Familiarity with workshop safety requirements and maintenance documentation.
• Computer literate and able to prepare maintenance reports, budgets and cost analysis.
• Possess a valid driving licence and willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all daily workshop operations.
• Oversee maintenance, servicing and repair activities for mobile cranes, lorries, prime movers and heavy machinery.
• Ensure all equipment and vehicles are maintained in good operating condition.
• Monitor workshop productivity and ensure timely completion of repair jobs.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ensure regular servicing and inspection of all company vehicles and machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical problems.
• Coordinate emergency breakdown repairs and minimize equipment downtime.
• Monitor recurring breakdowns and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor spare parts, lubricants, tools and workshop equipment.
• Coordinate with the Purchasing Department for spare parts procurement.
• Control maintenance costs and minimize unnecessary expenditure.
• Ensure proper inventory records and stock availability.
• Lead, supervise and monitor mechanics, technicians and workshop personnel.
• Allocate daily repair and maintenance tasks.
• Evaluate staff performance and identify training requirements.
• Ensure technicians follow proper repair procedures and safety practices.
• Ensure workshop activities comply with company safety policies and applicable regulations.
• Ensure machinery and lifting equipment are inspected and maintained according to applicable requirements.
• Maintain proper maintenance records, inspection reports and equipment service history.
• Ensure safe working conditions and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Prepare monthly maintenance and breakdown reports.
• Monitor maintenance expenditure against the approved budget.
• Analyse equipment downtime and repair costs.
• Recommend improvements to increase machinery reliability and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Planning

Safety awareness

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Electrical knowledge

Diesel engines

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Heavy Equipment Technology or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Reponsibilities

1. Workshop & Maintenance Management

Manage and supervise all daily workshop operations.

Oversee maintenance, servicing and repair activities for mobile cranes, lorries, prime movers and heavy machinery.

Ensure all equipment and vehicles are maintained in good operating condition.

Monitor workshop productivity and ensure timely completion of repair jobs.

2. Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules.

Ensure regular servicing and inspection of all company vehicles and machinery.

Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical problems.

Coordinate emergency breakdown repairs and minimize equipment downtime.

Monitor recurring breakdowns and recommend corrective actions.

3. Spare Parts & Inventory Control

Monitor spare parts, lubricants, tools and workshop equipment.

Coordinate with the Purchasing Department for spare parts procurement.

Control maintenance costs and minimize unnecessary expenditure.

Ensure proper inventory records and stock availability.

4. Staff & Team Supervision

Lead, supervise and monitor mechanics, technicians and workshop personnel.

Allocate daily repair and maintenance tasks.

Evaluate staff performance and identify training requirements.

Ensure technicians follow proper repair procedures and safety practices.

5. Safety & Compliance

Ensure workshop activities comply with company safety policies and applicable regulations.

Ensure machinery and lifting equipment are inspected and maintained according to applicable requirements.

Maintain proper maintenance records, inspection reports and equipment service history.

Ensure safe working conditions and proper use of tools and equipment.

6. Reporting & Cost Management

Prepare monthly maintenance and breakdown reports.

Monitor maintenance expenditure against the approved budget.

Analyse equipment downtime and repair costs.

Recommend improvements to increase machinery reliability and operational efficiency.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Heavy Equipment Technology or equivalent qualification.

Minimum 5–8 years of working experience in heavy machinery, vehicle maintenance or workshop management.

Experience in maintaining and repairing:

Mobile cranes and lorry cranes.

Heavy-duty trucks and prime movers.

Hydraulic systems and lifting equipment.

Diesel engines, transmissions and braking systems.

Skylifts and other heavy machinery.

Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic systems.

Good leadership, problem-solving and team management skills.

Able to plan, coordinate and supervise workshop operations independently.

Knowledge of preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance and breakdown troubleshooting.

Familiarity with workshop safety requirements and maintenance documentation.

Computer literate and able to prepare maintenance reports, budgets and cost analysis.

Possess a valid driving licence and willingness to travel when required.