Maintenance Manager - DBN

The leading Waste Management Firm in South Africa is seeking a tenacious Maintenance Manager to join their team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the division benefits from the lowest possible equipment operating costs, while achieving the highest possible vehicle uptime. The role will also ensure that legal, SHEQ and maintenance policies are adhered to and maintained at landfill sites.

In order to be considered for this role, you must have the following:

• Grade 12
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Red Seal qualification in Diesel Motor Mechanic
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience supervising or managing a workshop or fleet maintenance team
• Experience managing mechanics, semi-skilled artisans and welders
• Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance principles, including preventative and corrective maintenance
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• Knowledge of SHEQ compliance and cost-effective asset management
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Budget forecasting, setting and financial management skills
• Conflict management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage people
• Ability to cope with pressure and stress

Key Accountabilities, but not limited to

• Managing the condition and availability of fleet, equipment and bins in line with company standards and procedures
• Ensuring adherence to maintenance, legal and SHEQ procedures and policies
• Setting, implementing and managing maintenance budgets and cost controls
• Ensuring fleet is maintained according to manufacturer specifications
• Ensuring fleet, equipment and bin appearance adheres to corporate standards
• Liaising and negotiating with key suppliers on warranty claims, servicing and related matters
• Conducting regular equipment audits
• Evaluating supplier service and pricing to ensure cost-effective fleet maintenance
• Ensuring adherence to the fleet replacement policy
• Assisting the national team with fleet specifications for new fleet
• Managing equipment refurbishment
• Setting and managing tyre budgets, standards, procedures and controls
• Liaising with tyre suppliers and ensuring tyre scrapping is handled correctly
• Ensuring waste bins and tanks are safe, painted and branded according to company policyManaging the repair and painting of containers in line with SHEQ and legal requirements
• Ensuring containers are procured, refurbished, replaced or disposed of according to requirements and policies
• Managing off-site repairs on static compactors and ensuring all related paperwork is completed and submitted
• Preparing maintenance, tyre, equipment, operating and binshop budgets
• Preparing monthly cost and performance reports for vehicle maintenance, tyres and binshop
• Attending and presenting at monthly maintenance meetings
• Attending operations, commercial, daily maintenance, shop steward and SHEQ meetings as required
• Ensuring regular and accurate communication between operations and maintenance departments
• Managing staff in line with HR policies and procedures, including performance management
• Assisting the Commercial department with equipment specifications for tenders and large quotes

This role requires someone who can make sound decisions, lead and supervise teams, plan and organise effectively, analyse operational performance, and deliver results while meeting customer expectations.

The successful candidate will work closely with external customers and internal departments, including Sales, Operations and Logistics.

Should you meet ALL of the above requirements, please send your CV to ***email_hidden***

Disclaimer: Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.