Maintenance Lead

Midrand; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading maintenance service provider in Gauteng is seeking a Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance operations in food manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have extensive industrial maintenance experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of food safety compliance standards. This role offers a contractual basis in Olifantsfontein, ensuring the reliability and performance of equipment to meet production demands.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Experience in food/snack manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Supervise and mentor maintenance technicians.
• Ensure compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Supervisory skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of HACCP and GMP

Proficiency in pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Education

Matric or relevant trade qualification (Mechanical / Electrical)

Job description

Reference : MR

• RM-1At our client's company, they're not just keeping things running — they're building for the future.

That's why they're looking for a Maintenance Lead who takes ownership, solves problems fast, and keeps equipment and teams moving forward.

Known for their commitment to quality, safety, and innovation, they rely on efficient operations to deliver products their customer's trust.

This is on a contractual basis and is based in Olifantsfontein.

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

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