Maintenance Manager – Fruit Export Cold Storage Facility

Jackie Cory Recruitment; Coega; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Cory Recruitment is seeking a practical Maintenance Manager for a large fruit export cold storage facility. You will oversee maintenance, repairs and upkeep of cold rooms, buildings, loading bays and external areas, taking a hands-on approach to ensure reliable, safe operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, with welding, fabrication, plumbing and electrical fault-finding skills, plus the ability to coordinate specialists, manage contractors, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of practical maintenance experience in industrial or similar environments.
• Welding, fabrication, plumbing and general maintenance skills.
• Experience in mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Practical understanding of cold rooms and industrial refrigeration systems.
• Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge and ability to work independently.
• Good organisational and contractor management skills.
• Trade qualification preferred; driver's licence advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of the facility including cold rooms, buildings and loading bays.
• Perform welding, fabrication, plumbing, painting, and general building work.
• Maintain cold room doors, seals, insulated panels and drainage.
• Coordinate specialists for refrigeration and electrical faults.
• Manage contractors, costs, tools, spare parts and inventory.
• Respond to breakdowns to minimise disruption to storage and export operations.
• Ensure health, safety and hygiene standards are met.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Plumbing

Electrical fault-finding

Preventative maintenance

Contractor management

Problem solving

Hands-on maintenance

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Maintenance Manager – Fruit Export Cold Storage Facility

We are seeking a skilled, hands-on Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance and upkeep of a large fruit export cold storage facility. The ideal candidate is a practical, technically minded all-rounder who can perform general repairs, maintain cold room infrastructure, and coordinate specialist contractors to ensure reliable, safe and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the maintenance, repair and upkeep of the entire facility, including cold rooms, buildings, loading bays and external areas.
• Perform welding, fabrication, plumbing, painting, mechanical repairs and general building maintenance.
• Maintain cold room doors, seals, insulated panels, drainage systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Conduct routine inspections, identify faults and implement preventative maintenance programmes.
• Identify refrigeration and electrical faults and coordinate qualified specialists where required.
• Maintain pumps, motors, fans, industrial doors, gates and workshop equipment.
• Manage contractors, maintenance costs, tools, spare parts and inventory.
• Respond to urgent breakdowns and minimise disruptions to fruit storage and export operations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and hygiene standards to protect stored fruit.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 5 years’ practical maintenance experience in an industrial, commercial, warehouse, agricultural or similar environment.
• Proven welding, fabrication, plumbing and general maintenance skills.
• Experience in mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Practical understanding of cold rooms and industrial refrigeration systems.
• Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge, within the limits of relevant qualifications and authorisation.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot problems and carry out hands-on repairs.
• Good organisational, communication and contractor management skills.
• Relevant trade qualification preferred; valid driver’s licence advantageous.

Ideal Candidate:

A proactive, resourceful and safety-conscious maintenance all-rounder who takes ownership, works independently and is willing to get hands-on to keep the facility in excellent working condition.