Maintenance Specialist - Staff Solutions
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 4 hours ago Permanent Salary - Market Related
Maintenance Specialist
Staff Solutions
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Date Created : 4 hours ago
Job Type : Permanent
Salary : Market Related
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
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