Maintenance Lead

MidrandGauteng, South Africa

1 day ago

Job description

Reference : MR

RM-1At our client's company, they're not just keeping things running — they're building for the future.

That's why they're looking for a Maintenance Lead who takes ownership, solves problems fast, and keeps equipment and teams moving forward.

Known for their commitment to quality, safety, and innovation, they rely on efficient operations to deliver products their customer's trust.

This is on a contractual basis and is based in Olifantsfontein.

Requirements

Matric or relevant trade qualification (Mechanical / Electrical)

4-6 years of experience in industrial maintenance, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or team lead role

Experience in food / snack manufacturing environments

Proficient with pneumatic and hydraulic systems, PLCs, and electrical troubleshooting

Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food safety compliance

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Lead the maintenance and repair of equipment, including but not limited to conveyors (belt & bucket), air compressors, seasoning machines, packaging machines, puffing machines, mixing machines, multi-head weighers, and forklifts

Respond quickly to machine breakdowns and coordinate timely repair to minimize production downtime

Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes for recurring issues

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance — execute and improve the preventive maintenance program across all shifts

Monitor equipment performance data and initiate predictive maintenance when trends indicate potential failures

Maintain detailed logs and documentation of all maintenance work performed

Team Leadership & Coordination

Supervise and mentor maintenance technicians, including assigning tasks, providing technical guidance, and evaluating performance

Plan shift rosters to ensure full coverage of maintenance needs during production

Ensure compliance with safety, food hygiene, and regulatory standards at all times

Spare Parts & Tools Management

Ensure availability of critical spare parts and tools and raise procurement requests as needed

Monitor usage and work with the Maintenance Manager to optimize inventory levels and control costs

Collaboration with Production & Quality Teams

Work closely with production supervisors to prioritize maintenance activities based on production schedules

Collaborate with quality assurance to ensure that maintenance activities support food safety requirements

Reporting & Compliance

Report maintenance KPIs (Downtime, MTTR, PM completion rate, etc.) to the Maintenance Manager weekly

Ensure all safety protocols, lockout / tagout procedures, and hygiene practices are strictly followed

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