Maintenance Manager

Profile Personnel; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is looking for a hands-on Maintenance Manager in East London, South Africa. You will oversee maintenance and reliability of equipment, machinery, and refrigeration systems within a busy meat processing and retail environment.

The ideal candidate has proven maintenance management experience, sound troubleshooting skills, and ability to work under pressure. A trade qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred. Apply now for the opportunity to ensure compliance with industry standards and implement continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance management or supervisory role.
• Sound mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience maintaining production or FMCG equipment.
• Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to breakdowns.
• Valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
• Ensure equipment operates efficiently and safely.
• Diagnose and coordinate repairs of mechanical faults.
• Manage maintenance schedules and staff.
• Minimise downtime and implement improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Leadership

Planning

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Manager required for a reputable company based in East London

We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance and reliability of equipment, machinery, refrigeration systems, and facilities within a busy meat processing and retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage preventative and reactive maintenance activities.

• Ensure equipment, machinery, and refrigeration systems operate efficiently and safely.

• Diagnose and coordinate repairs of mechanical and electrical faults.

• Manage maintenance schedules, contractors, and maintenance staff.

• Minimise downtime and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food industry standards.

• Maintain maintenance records, asset registers, and spare parts inventory.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience in a maintenance management or supervisory role.

• Sound mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

• Experience maintaining production, processing, manufacturing, or FMCG equipment.

• Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work under pressure and respond to breakdowns when required.

• Valid driver's licence.

Preferred

• Trade qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

• Experience in food manufacturing, refrigeration, cold storage, or FMCG environments.

Key Competencies

• Technical expertise

• Preventative maintenance planning

• Leadership and team management

• Problem-solving and decision-making

• Safety and compliance focus

• Attention to detail

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.