Maintenance Team Leader

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

Overview

Maintenance Team Leader Staff Solutions • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation
• Carry out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues
• Check electrical and mechanical systems of machinery across the site to ensure functionality
• Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities
• Allocate workload and supervise upkeep staff
• Manage and control Plant Engineering budgets and expenses
• Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers
• Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities
• Ensure health and safety policies are complied with
• Ensure efficient and effective plant maintenance
• Identify and implement planned maintenance schedules for various facilities within the plants
• Allocating priority with regards to breakdown to ensure high machine uptime
• Ensure adequate stock holding of critical spares in the event of a breakdown/planned maintenance
• Manage, enforce and promote health, environmental awareness and safe working conditions which meet regulatory requirements and PPE compliance to reduce the risk of injury
• Ensure auditory requirements are met for TS ***** / ISO ***** / ISO *****
• Ensure department KPAs are up to date
• Develop a multi-skilled team — train and develop associates to meet departmental goals
• Set objectives, goals and strategy to support company goals
• Manage projects: identify requirements and parameters for each project to reach set timing
• Identify project timing and ensure this is maintained
• Manage on-site contractors and suppliers to keep up visual appearances and operational

Qualifications / Requirements

• Millwright / N-Dip in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience as a maintenance foreman
• Minimum 5 years' maintenance experience
• Minimum 5 years' Manufacturing / Automotive environment experience
• Sound knowledge and experience with PLCs, drives, servo motors, compressors, generators and hydraulics