Maintenance Lead

Recruiter:

Express Employment Professionals Midrand

Job Ref:

MR000386/RM

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
At 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.

POSITION INFO:
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

Key Responsibilities:
1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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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