Preventive/Project Maintenance Technician

Farm To Fork Sdn Bhd (Pop Meals); Malacca City; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm To Fork Sdn Bhd (Pop Meals) is seeking a Preventive/Project Maintenance Technician to oversee upkeep of freezers, chillers, HVAC, electrical and plumbing across our outlets. You will implement preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and support outlet operations.

The role requires a Diploma or Degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or facilities management, PW4 certification is a plus, and at least 1 year of maintenance experience across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of maintenance experience in F&B, hospitality, or manufacturing.
• Experience across multiple locations and knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment, HVAC, electrical and plumbing infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Equipment maintenance, servicing and repair of freezers, chillers, and HVAC systems across outlets.
• Facilities maintenance including electrical, plumbing, and basic structural upkeep.
• Maintain records of servicing history, downtime, and costs; contribute to SOPs.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical systems

HVAC

Plumbing

Facilities management

Education

Engineering degree

Facilities Management

Pw4 certification

Job description

Preventive/Project Maintenance Technician

Pop Meals is one of the fastest-growing food brand startups in Southeast Asia. Our mission is to make quality food accessible for everyone. We use data, automation and technology to redefine the traditional cost structure and to build the future of QSR. Having grown to 90 outlets within just a few years, our ambition is to expand to over 300 outlets in the next 5 years.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Preventative/Project Maintenance Technician to ensure the functionality, servicing & upkeep of all freezers, chillers, air-conditioners, water supply/drainage, electricity balancing & facility infrastructure across our outlets. These preventative measures are to ensure minimal operational downtime at our outlets to enable the outlet operations team to deliver a great customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Equipment Maintenance & Reliability

Maintaining, servicing, and repair of operational equipment including but not limited to:

freezers, chillers, air-conditioners, water supply/drainage, electricity balancing

Implement preventive maintenance measures diligently to reduce unexpected breakdowns.

Conduct regular inspections to ensure all equipment complies with safety and operational standards.

2. Facilities Maintenance

Electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC (including air conditioning servicing), and basic structural integrity.

Ensure all maintenance work adheres to legal safety regulations and internal SOPs.

3. Reporting & Documentation

Update records of equipment servicing history, repair logs, costs, and downtime incidents.

Contribute to the development of SOPs and emergency response protocols.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.

Pw4 certification is a plus.

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of experience in maintenance operations, preferably in the F&B, hospitality, or manufacturing sectors.

Proven experience in working across multiple locations.

Strong knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment, HVAC systems, and electrical/plumbing infrastructure.

Excellent troubleshooting, planning and decision-making abilities.