Maintenance Manager (Packhouse Agriculture) - Hoedspruit

Fourier Recruitment; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facility management is seeking an energetic Maintenance Manager to lead their maintenance team. The successful candidate will ensure safe and efficient operations, manage maintenance schedules, and oversee enhancement projects, fostering a high-performance culture within the team. Candidates should possess strong organizational capabilities, at least 2 years of maintenance management experience, and relevant qualifications in mechanical or electrical fields. Join us to drive excellence in facility maintenance!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in maintenance management.
• Hands-on experience in maintenance or a related trade of at least 1 year.
• Packhouse experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff and develop/manage maintenance schedules.
• Conduct inspections and manage maintenance activities.
• Plan and oversee repairs and improvement projects.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Proactive Planning

Problem Solving

Leadership

Maintenance Management

Diagnostic Skills

Education

Relevant qualification in maintenance planning, management, or mechanical/electrical field

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (Assetpool)

Job description

We are seeking an energetic, creative, and reliable Maintenance Manager to lead our facility maintenance team with a strong focus on maintenance and planning. This role is critical in ensuring facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in line with company standards. The Maintenance Manager will oversee staff, develop and manage maintenance schedules, plan facility improvement projects, and ensure timely execution through effective coordination and resource management. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to planning are key to success in this role.

• Scheduling and project management


• Planning, managing and controlling the maintenance budgets.


• Manage a proactive preventative maintenance strategy.


• Conduct frequent walkthroughs and regular inspections to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of all areas of the facility and ensuring the proper working of all electrical units and mechanical systems in the facility.


• Keep records of all day-to-day maintenance and service activities undertaken in the facility and place orders for spare parts and equipment for replacement and ascertaining the proper documentation of the same.


• Plan and oversee all repairs and installation activities.


• Managing and planning a digital maintenance system (CMMS).


• Comply with all corporate policies and procedures, ensure Occupational safety and health administration rules (OSHA) while carrying out maintenance functions.


• Ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly.


• Experienced in leading a multidisciplinary maintenance team, fostering a safety-focused and high-performance culture.


• Proficient in diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults to optimize equipment uptime and efficiency.


• Proficient in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (Assetpool), data analysis, and maintenance KPIs.


• Successfully managed projects in time, including equipment upgrades, installations, and process improvements

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications and experience

• A minimum of 2 years’ proven experience in Maintenance management and planning


• A minimum of 1 years’ hands-on experience in maintenance or a related trade


• Holds a relevant qualification in maintenance planning, management, or in the mechanical or electrical field


• Packhouse experience will be an advantage

Desired Skills:

• Pachouse Experience
• Maintenance Managment
• Mechanical or Electrical Qualification