Maintenance Manager

Position Overview:

In addition, this position is responsible for liaising with contractors and service providers, if required. The goal is to ensure that facilities are in a good and safe condition at all times and that all equipment is running efficiently.

Requirements:

• Technical High School education of at least a grade 12.
• Red Seal Qualified electrician.
• Technical tertiary education would be an advantage.
• Proven experience as maintenance manager or similar role.
• Experience in a manufacturing plant an advantage.
• Strong technical knowledge of all building systems (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, etc.)
• Knowledge of health & safety practices and regulations.
• Excellent planning and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of various crafts such as electrical, plumbing, mechanical, Numatics etc.
• A strong maintenance technical knowledge is essential.

Other skills required:

• A hands-on person who needs to get their hands dirty.
• Leadership and knowledge of administrative tasks such as scheduling are also essential.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Good physical stamina and flexibility.
• Well organized and apt in problem solving.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable.
• Computer savvy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities:

• Overall maintenance of the plant in terms of appearance and repairs.
• Ensuring all equipment and fixtures, including shopfitting related items are in a good, clean, functional condition.
• Inspecting facilities regularly to determine problems and necessary maintenance needed.
• Addressing any problems identified timeously.
• Preparing weekly preventative maintenance schedules and maintaining such.
• Recruiting, supervising and training maintenance technicians.
• Supervising tradesmen/contractors during installations, repairs or maintenance (electricians, plumbers etc.)
• Inspecting and maintaining building systems (refrigeration, drainage etc.)
• Contributing to the development of the maintenance budget and ensuring compliance.
• Monitoring and maintaining the inventory of materials and equipment, where applicable.
• Participating in the coordination of major projects.
• Ensuring adherence to quality standards and health and safety regulations.
• Performing monthly site inspections at all company stores, on a tacit agreement, within the Gauteng region and actioning where appropriate.
• Performing any other reasonable duty as instructed my management

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.