Maintenance Lead

Express Employment Professionals Midrand; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in South Africa is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor with 4-6 years of industrial maintenance experience, including supervisory responsibilities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in pneumatic and hydraulic systems, electrical troubleshooting, and a strong understanding of food safety compliance (HACCP, GMP). Join a dynamic team to ensure equipment reliability and optimal production efficiency.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in industrial maintenance, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance and repair of various machinery.
• Supervise and mentor maintenance technicians.
• Ensure compliance with safety, food hygiene, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Experience in food/snack manufacturing environments

Proficient with pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Electrical troubleshooting skills

Strong understanding of HACCP and GMP

Team leadership skills

Education

Matric or relevant trade qualification

Job description

Requirements

Matric or relevant trade qualification (Mechanical / Electrical)

4-6 years of experience in industrial maintenance, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or team lead role

Experience in food / snack manufacturing environments

Proficient with pneumatic and hydraulic systems, PLCs, and electrical troubleshooting

Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food safety compliance

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Lead the maintenance and repair of equipment, including but not limited to - conveyors (belt & bucket), air compressors, seasoning machines, packaging machines, puffing machines, mixing machines, multi-head weighers, and forklifts

Respond quickly to machine breakdowns and coordinate timely repair to minimize production downtime

Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes for recurring issues

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

Execute and improve the preventive maintenance program across all shifts

Monitor equipment performance data and initiate predictive maintenance when trends indicate potential failures

Maintain detailed logs and documentation of all maintenance work performed

Team Leadership & Coordination

Supervise and mentor maintenance technicians, including assigning tasks, providing technical guidance, and evaluating performance

Plan shift rosters to ensure full coverage of maintenance needs during production

Ensure compliance with safety, food hygiene, and regulatory standards at all times

Spare Parts & Tools Management

Ensure availability of critical spare parts and tools and raise procurement requests as needed

Monitor usage and work with the Maintenance Manager to optimize inventory levels and control costs

Collaboration with Production & Quality Teams

Work closely with production supervisors to prioritize maintenance activities based on production schedules

Collaborate with quality assurance to ensure that maintenance activities support food safety requirements

Reporting & Compliance

Report maintenance KPIs (Downtime, MTTR, PM completion rate, etc.) to the Maintenance Manager weekly

Ensure all safety protocols, lockout / tagout procedures, and hygiene practices are strictly followed