Assistant Manager Maintenance

Master Group; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Master Group in Lahore, Pakistan is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to manage plant machinery, utilities and facilities. You will plan and execute preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance, aiming for maximum uptime and minimal downtime while ensuring safety and cost control.

The role requires 5–8 years in manufacturing maintenance, a BSc in Mechanical Engineering, and hands-on leadership of maintenance teams. Strong MS Office skills and reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: BSc Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: 5–8 years in maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment and preventive/breakdown maintenance.
• Experience with RCA and maintenance budgeting/cost control.
• Familiarity with HSE, safety regulations, LOTO, PPE.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and monitor preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance.
• Ensure maximum equipment uptime and minimal production losses.
• Coordinate with production for planned shutdowns and urgent breakdowns.
• Supervise maintenance staff and allocate manpower.
• Lead troubleshooting, RCA, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Prepare maintenance reports and maintain logs and SOPs.

Skills

Maintenance operations

Preventive maintenance

Breakdown maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

Safety compliance

MS Office

Equipment uptime

Team supervision

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

To assist in managing maintenance operations of plant machinery, utilities, and facilities to ensure smooth production, minimal downtime, safety compliance, and cost-effective maintenance practices.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Operations

• Plan, execute, and monitor preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance.
• Ensure maximum equipment uptime and minimum production losses.
• Coordinate with production teams for planned shutdowns and urgent breakdowns.

Machinery & Utilities

• Supervise maintenance of production machinery and plant utilities (air compressors, boilers, chillers, generators, HVAC, etc.).
• Support installation, commissioning, modification, and overhauling of machines.

Breakdown Management

• Lead troubleshooting activities and ensure quick restoration of equipment.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain breakdown records and improvement plans.

Preventive Maintenance

Strong command over Preventive Maintenance (PM) planning, scheduling, and execution to ensure maximum equipment reliability and minimum downtime.

Proven ability to develop, implement, and monitor PM checklists, SOPs, and maintenance calendars in a manufacturing environment.

Skilled in analyzing breakdown trends and improving PM effectiveness through root cause analysis.

Proficient in computer applications, including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for maintenance reporting, data analysis, and documentation.

• Supervise maintenance staff including technicians, electricians, and fitters.
• Allocate manpower and monitor task execution.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.

Spare Parts & Inventory

• Identify critical spares and ensure minimum stock levels.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and coordinate with procurement.
• Control maintenance costs and reduce wastage.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with HSE, safety, and statutory regulations.
• Enforce LOTO procedures, PPE usage, and safe work practices.
• Support internal and external audits.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance reports.
• Maintain equipment history, maintenance logs, and SOPs.
• Assist in maintenance budgeting and cost control.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: BSc Mechanical Engineering
• Experience:
• 5–8 years in maintenance within a manufacturing environment
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment
• Preventive and breakdown maintenance expertise