Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Are you an experienced maintenance professional ready to take ownership of a dynamic agricultural operation’s maintenance function?

Join a well-established farming operation as a Maintenance Manager, where you will be responsible for overseeing all maintenance-related activities, ensuring optimal equipment performance, and supporting efficient production through structured planning and execution. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise and the ability to manage both people and processes effectively.

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ maintenance experience
• Mechanical or Electrical qualification/experience (essential)
• Computer literate (MS Office and Pastel)
• Technical knowledge of steelwork, irrigation systems, electronics, mechanisation, and automation (advantageous)

Required skills:

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• High level of accountability and ownership
• Good planning and organisational ability
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive and results-driven mindset

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, prioritise, and oversee all maintenance projects
• Manage preventative maintenance programmes
• Issue and monitor job cards
• Effectively manage and utilise maintenance staff
• Oversee maintenance of vehicles and equipment
• Monitor equipment performance and stock levels
• Track logbooks and fuel consumption
• Handle all maintenance-related administration
• Develop and annually review standard operating procedures
• Develop and annually review maintenance team duty schedules
• Manage the maintenance budget
• Enforce and implement disciplinary standards

Remuneration:

• Market-related salary

IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT:

• Applications close 15 April 2026
• If you did not receive feedback within 14 days, your application is unsuccessful
• Please ensure that you use the correct reference when sending your application via email
• Only candidates who meet all minimum requirements will be contacted