Maintenance Manager

Kendrick Recruitment; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager for a prestigious luxury lodge and equestrian estate in Plettenberg Bay along the Garden Route. The role oversees all maintenance operations and leads a hands-on team to keep facilities, guest areas and infrastructure in pristine condition.

You will manage preventive and reactive programmes, coordinate contractors, monitor budgets and ensure health and safety compliance, with a strong focus on quality, efficiency and seamless

Qualifications

• Experience as Maintenance Manager or in a senior maintenance role.
• Experience in luxury lodge/hospitality is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with budgeting, procurement and maintenance planning.
• Hands-on approach with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance of the lodge, estate and equestrian facilities.
• Manage preventative and reactive maintenance schedules.
• Supervise and coordinate the maintenance team.
• Ensure facilities are maintained to a high standard.
• Oversee plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and repairs.
• Manage contractors, suppliers and external service providers.
• Monitor maintenance budgets, equipment and stock.
• Ensure health and safety regulations compliance.
• Identify improvements and implement maintenance solutions.
• Respond to urgent maintenance issues.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Budgeting

Maintenance planning

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Problem solving

Team management

Job description

Maintenance Manager | Garden Route, Plettenberg Bay

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to join a prestigious luxury lodge and equestrian estate in the Garden Route. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional with strong technical expertise and leadership abilities to oversee the property's maintenance operations and ensure that all facilities are maintained to exceptional standards.

Salary: Market related / Negotiable

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the lodge, estate and equestrian facilities.
• Manage preventative and reactive maintenance schedules.
• Supervise and coordinate the maintenance team.
• Ensure all buildings, guest areas, staff accommodation and infrastructure are maintained to a high standard.
• Oversee plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and general repairs.
• Manage contractors, suppliers and external service providers.
• Monitor maintenance budgets, equipment and stock requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Identify areas requiring improvement and implement effective maintenance solutions.
• Respond efficiently to urgent maintenance issues.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Manager or similar senior maintenance role.
• Experience within a luxury lodge, hotel, estate or hospitality environment is advantageous.
• Strong technical knowledge of general building maintenance, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Good knowledge of maintenance planning, budgeting and procurement.
• A hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.