Maintenance Team Lead — Multi-Skilled Plant Reliability

Staff Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maintenance firm is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will oversee maintenance procedures, ensure compliance with health and safety policies, and manage budgets. Candidates must have a Millwright or N-Dip in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with at least five years of experience in maintenance and a strong background in manufacturing or automotive environments. The role requires sound knowledge of PLCs and various mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a maintenance foreman.
• Minimum 5 years' maintenance experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Manufacturing / Automotive environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation.
• Carry out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues.
• Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities.
• Manage and control Plant Engineering budgets and expenses.
• Ensure health and safety policies are complied with.

Skills

Sound knowledge and experience with PLCs

Experience with drives

Experience with servo motors

Knowledge of compressors

Experience with generators

Knowledge of hydraulics

Education

Millwright / N-Dip in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Job description

A leading maintenance firm is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will oversee maintenance procedures, ensure compliance with health and safety policies, and manage budgets. Candidates must have a Millwright or N-Dip in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with at least five years of experience in maintenance and a strong background in manufacturing or automotive environments. The role requires sound knowledge of PLCs and various mechanical systems.