Maintenance Manager

Boardroom Appointments; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maintenance management company in Midrand seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee factory maintenance operations. Responsibilities include managing preventative maintenance plans, supervising a team, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in the food industry, strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, and relevant qualifications. This role offers an opportunity to lead in a dynamic environment with a focus on operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in food industry, management, and maintenance.
• 5+ years in refrigeration.
• Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance on factory machinery.
• Manage preventative maintenance plans.
• Lead and supervise maintenance staff.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Team leadership

Root cause analysis

Health & Safety compliance

Education

Matric with N3 Electrical & Mechanical

Refrigeration certificate

ND / BTech / BEng

GCC

Job description

Maintenance Manager

• Perform general maintenance on factory, machinery, and building (interior / exterior).
• Maintain mechanical and electrical equipment according to checklists and SOPs.

Implement and manage preventative maintenance plans.

Monitor fuel levels and coordinate with contractors for after-hours / weekend support.

Respond to breakdowns, perform root cause analysis, and ensure timely resolution.

Communicate major breakdowns and action plans to management.

Lead and supervise a team of maintenance staff and refrigeration technician.

Allocate shifts, manage performance, and provide on-the-job training.

Process and schedule all maintenance job requests, inspections, and hygiene checks.

Order parts / tools, manage inventory, and control maintenance budget and Capex planning.

Conduct monthly stock counts in maintenance storeroom and maintain the system.

Source, manage, and ensure compliance of external contractors on-site.

Monitor and maintain all production machinery for functionality and hygiene.

Support production team, including contractors weekend and Sunday operations.

Enforce Health & Safety compliance, PPE use, incident reporting, and emergency readiness.

Qualifications & Experience

3+ years in food industry, management, and maintenance

5+ years in refrigeration

Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge

Matric with N3 Electrical & Mechanical

Refrigeration certificate (advantageous)

ISO 22000 / food safety knowledge

ND / BTech / BEng (advantageous)

GCC (in progress or completed) is an advantage