Maintenance Lead

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable automotive company in East London is seeking a Maintenance Lead to oversee effective maintenance operations and ensure equipment reliability. This role includes managing various departments, compiling reports, and liaising with suppliers. Candidates should possess an N5 or Engineering Diploma, with 8–10 years of experience in an automotive maintenance environment. Strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to work independently are essential. This is a full-time role with competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ experience in an automotive maintenance environment.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Experience in maintenance and engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Shift Leaders, Store Staff, Clerks, and the Tooling Department.
• Compile weekly reports on downtime, corrective actions, KPIs, and PM adherence.
• Liaise with suppliers for planned projects, maintenance, and repairs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Strong computer literacy

Excellent leadership skills

Strong verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

N5 / Engineering Diploma / Equivalent qualification

Engineering Degree

Job description

Maintenance Lead required for a reputable automotive company based in East London

Purpose

Directly oversee Shift Leaders, Store Staff, Clerks, and the Tooling Department to ensure effective maintenance operations and equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly oversee Shift Leaders, Store Staff, Clerks, and the Tooling Department
• Oversee equipment, tooling, and utilities
• Compile weekly reports, including top downtime, corrective actions, KPIs, and PM adherence
• Attend daily Operations meetings to provide feedback on equipment status and action plans
• Attend daily Scrap/Quality meetings and implement actions to minimize losses
• Liaise with Planning to integrate the preventative maintenance plan into the production plan
• Compile monthly departmental KPI reports with ICA / PCA actions
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors for planned projects, maintenance, and repairs
• Obtain quotations based on SOWs and raise PORs within One BPM
• Track expenses and manage budgets to remain within monthly limits
• Recruit (interviews) and train new team members in line with company procedures
• Manage budgets for spares and consumables
• Champion Continuous Improvement initiatives, including energy savings and Kaizen activities
• Act as stand-in and 2IC to the Technical Manager

Requirements

• N5 / Engineering Diploma / Equivalent qualification
• Engineering Degree will be an added advantage
• Experience in maintenance and engineering practices
• Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
• 8–10 years’ experience in an automotive maintenance environmentStrong computer literacy
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.