Workshop & Fleet Maintenance Lead

Sovereign Foods Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sovereign Foods Ltd in Kariega seeks an accomplished Workshop Manager to lead its Farm Services workshop. This hands-on role is responsible for safe, reliable and cost-effective maintenance of company vehicles, machinery, trailers and Broiler Heat Exchange equipment.

You will plan and supervise maintenance activities, manage budgets and teams, enforce safety standards, and build strong relationships with Agri operations, Finance and suppliers to maximise uptime and value.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or Maintenance Management.
• Five+ years in workshop management or supervision with post-qualification experience.
• Proven leadership, cost control, safety and compliance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize maintenance to maximise vehicle and equipment availability.
• Lead preventative maintenance for vehicles, machinery, trailers and Broiler Heat Exchange equipment.
• Control budgets, contractors and suppliers to secure quality and value.
• Maintain histories, job cards, inspections, parts and cost records.
• Set goals, allocate work, coach performance and enforce KPI accountability.
• Ensure inspections, repairs and releases meet procedures and standards.
• Coordinate breakdown response, fault finding and corrective action to minimise downtime.
• Maintain health, safety, legal and biosafety risk controls.
• Build relationships with Agri management, operators, Finance, Loss Control, suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Equipment knowledge

Fault finding

Preventive maintenance

Budgeting & cost control

Excel reporting

Leadership & coaching

Planning & time management

Communication & relationships

Accountable & results-driven

Education

Diploma in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Job description

Sovereign Foods Ltd in Kariega seeks an accomplished Workshop Manager to lead its Farm Services workshop. This hands-on role is responsible for safe, reliable and cost-effective maintenance of company vehicles, machinery, trailers and Broiler Heat Exchange equipment.

You will plan and supervise maintenance activities, manage budgets and teams, enforce safety standards, and build strong relationships with Agri operations, Finance and suppliers to maximise uptime and value.