Maintenance Specialist
Profile Personnel • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA
30+ days ago
Job description
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Specialist (Plant) to lead plant maintenance activities, improve equipment reliability, and drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical professional with strong leadership, fault-finding, and project management experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise maintenance activities to maximise plant availability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee preventative and breakdown maintenance.
- Diagnose equipment faults and implement effective corrective actions.
- Manage engineering projects from planning through to successful implementation.
- Monitor maintenance performance, analyse reports, and identify improvement opportunities.
- Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance team while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Requirements
- Trade Tested Millwright, Fitter, or Electrician.
- Minimum 5 years' maintenance experience, preferably within the automotive or manufacturing industry.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Strong PLC troubleshooting and project management experience.
- Willingness to work overtime when operationally required.
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