Assistant Maintenance Manager

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A dynamic staffing agency in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Assistant Maintenance Manager. The role involves supporting maintenance technicians, project planning, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates must have over 5 years of management experience in equipment maintenance and possess a strong technical background. A competitive salary based on experience is offered, along with the opportunity for career growth within the company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years management or supervision experience in equipment maintenance.
• Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair.
• Knowledge of air brake, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance technicians and ensure safe, customer-focused work.
• Plan and analyze costs for projects.
• Monitor quality compliance and implement standards.
• Develop business plans and guide their implementation.
• Oversee training programs and ensure personnel development.
• Perform additional duties as needed by management.
• Mange and schedule work for Mechanics and PM Mechanics.
• Maintain organization of the yard and facilities across locations.
• Foster collaboration among personnel and vendors.
• Discuss maintenance issues, contracts and warranties with vendors.
• Assist in monthly financial projections and annual budget preparation.
• Control inventory and maintenance of equipment.

Skills

DOT compliance knowledge

Leadership and mentoring

Project planning

Customer focus

Technical information comprehension

Motivating staff

Management experience

Diagnostics/repair

Systems knowledge (air/hydraulic/elect

Project planning & budgeting

Job description

Hire Resolve is seeking a diligent, experienced Assistant Maintenance Manager to join their growing team in Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Dedicated to supporting maintenance technicians by working in a safe, customer-focused manner; and must be highly self-motivated and customer-centric.
• Project planning and cost analysis.
• Monitor the Company’s Quality program in the station and ensure conformity and implementation of standards.
• Develop business plans and provide guidance and direction for the successful implementation of those plans.
• Responsible for adherence to Company training programs.
• Perform additional duties/assignments that may be required by management from time to time.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Makes emergency road calls to repair trucks.
• Schedules or assigns work to Mechanics, PM Mechanics or other Maintenance Shop personnel.
• Provides oversight and responsible for organization of the yard and facilities at every location within the division.
• Fosters collaboration between and among personnel.
• Ensure adequate training and development of mechanics, leads, and all other shop personnel.
• Discusses maintenance issues, contracts and warranty work with vendors.
• Assists in monthly financial projections and annual budget.
• Responsible for the control of inventory and maintenance of equipment.

Requirements

• Must have excellent working knowledge of DOT compliance requirements;
• Must be able to travel to locations with in the district;
• Ability to read and comprehend service and technical information;
• CDL Class B with Air Brakes a plus;
• Experience leading, mentoring, and training staff a must;
• Must have ability to motivate staff to meet corp., region, division and district objectives;
• 5+ years management or supervision experience in truck, light or heavy equipment maintenance and repair. Waste industry experience a plus;
• Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair;
• Knowledge of air brake, hydraulic and electrical systems;
• Must have ability to plan, budget, schedule and supervise multiple projects from concept to completion.

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [e-mail] or visit website: www.hireresolve.co.za.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Maria van Rooyen at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.