On-Site Lead Maintenance Technician | Mentor & Repairs

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Career advancement and training

Paid time off and holidays

On-site role in Mahikeng

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to manage maintenance operations in Mahikeng. This hands-on role requires guiding a team, maintaining critical industrial equipment, and ensuring safety and efficiency on-site.

You will oversee repairs, preventive maintenance, and scheduling, working closely with production to minimize downtime and uphold high standards across client operations in the Mahikeng area.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in a maintenance supervisory role.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial machinery, electrical systems, and mechanical components.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Proficiency in using maintenance management software and diagnostic tools.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to rigorous standards.
• Experience in planning and scheduling maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities for industrial equipment.
• Perform complex repairs on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to minimize equipment failures.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of maintenance technicians, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure availability of necessary components.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, and costs.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to schedule maintenance activities with minimal disruption.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards or maintenance needs.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance expertise

Diagnostics

Communication

Planning & scheduling

Safety compliance

Technical certifications

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Maintenance software

Diagnostic tools

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to manage maintenance operations in Mahikeng. This hands-on role requires guiding a team, maintaining critical industrial equipment, and ensuring safety and efficiency on-site.

You will oversee repairs, preventive maintenance, and scheduling, working closely with production to minimize downtime and uphold high standards across client operations in the Mahikeng area.