Maintenance Specialist

Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Operations

• Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and minimise production downtime.
• Allocate labour and maintenance resources effectively, including overtime planning where required.
• Analyse maintenance performance, breakdown trends and downtime reports to identify improvement opportunities.
• Investigate equipment failures, carry out fault finding and implement effective corrective actions.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, modifications and replacement strategies where necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of electrical equipment, hardware and software backups.

• Develop, implement and monitor preventative maintenance schedules for all plant equipment.
• Review and update maintenance task schedules to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Maintain critical spares registers and ensure essential replacement parts are available.

• Coordinate and oversee machine breakdown repairs.
• Ensure urgent maintenance issues are resolved efficiently and escalate complex technical problems when required.
• Keep management informed of major equipment failures and potential risks to production.

• Support the planning, execution and implementation of engineering and plant improvement projects.
• Assist with project budgeting, scheduling and cost control.
• Monitor project progress to ensure milestones and quality standards are achieved.
• Identify project risks and contribute to effective mitigation strategies.
• Supervise technical project teams where required.

• Maintain accurate maintenance and project documentation.
• Coordinate maintenance-related procurement activities, including spares and consumables.
• Support project administration and ensure documentation is completed in line with company procedures.

• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance systems, equipment performance and operational efficiency.
• Stay informed of new technologies and industry best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that support business objectives.

• Supervise, motivate and develop the maintenance team to achieve departmental objectives.
• Plan and manage workforce allocation within the department.
• Participate in recruitment, performance management, coaching and employee development.
• Address performance concerns, grievances and disciplinary matters in accordance with company policies.

• Promote a strong safety culture within the maintenance department.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and workplace inspections.
• Identify and address hazards to ensure a safe working environment.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with all applicable health, safety and environmental legislation and company standards.

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Qualified Trade Test as a Millwright, Fitter, Toolmaker or Electrician.
• Minimum of 5 years' maintenance supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Sound knowledge of PLC systems.
• Project management experience will be advantageous