Maintenance Manager

Recruiter:

ABC Worldwide

Job Ref:

CPT001437/CB

Date posted:

Friday, February 18, 2022

Location:

Benguerra Island, Mozambique

JOB SUMMARY:
This business is built, almost entirely, on the strength of remarkable people who give passionately to their roles, work tirelessly, have the guest experience at the core of their focus daily and care of the sustainability of our communities and environment. Every single employee makes a huge difference to our success and our contribution to the world, regardless of their role or function. For this reason, we choose our employees very carefully – they are the strength and the future of this company.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

KEY OUTPUTS
General

Oversee all maintenance on the property - plumbing, electrical (domestic + high voltage), refrigeration, buildings, carpentry, waste management, water plant, boats, cars, tractor, trailers, quad bike, generators and projects
Set the highest levels of acceptability with regards to maintenance on the island
Ensure maintenance issues in guest areas and rooms are attended to immediately
Ensure preventative maintenance plans are in place
Management of maintenance team
Management of security team

Process

Manage stock control system
Manage budgets and communicate any unforeseen costs
Have a preventative maintenance plan in place
Drive recycling and waste management
Sustainability audits
Source reliable suppliers and constantly strive to negotiate the best prices from them
Sourcing of maintenance parts through local channels
Control all maintenance related purchases
Ensure your teams, treat all equipment with care and are trained in their areas of responsibility
Control wastage within your department
Fuel and fleet stats management

Finance

Ensure stores and stocks are controlled
Negotiate the best prices and spot check agreements
Control the expenditure and manage the budgets to remain within the limits agreed on with management. Logistics is a big part of this roll and needs to be properly planned
Report on and justify all expenditure

Staff

Ensure that all staff are trained in their areas of responsibility
Manage performance through feedback and annual performance appraisals
Ensure all maintenance staff are sensitive to working in guest areas, noise levels, and uniform is clean, neat and name badges are worn
Allocate staff to perform tasks according to prioritized needs
Recruit and induct new staff in conjunction with HR
Identify training needs within the maintenance department
Keep an attendance register
Ensure that your staff are properly equipped to carry out their duties safely and effectively
Ensure that you are familiar with the HR policies and procedures manual and that you understand
the disciplinary procedures
Develop your teams and individuals
Ensure the right people are in the right positions
Ensure your teams are guest focused
Encourage, inspire and motivate staff
Recognize great feedback and deal with negative feedback constructively

Stock and Tools

You will endeavour to keep a par stock of spares that will allow you to effect emergency and other repairs efficiently
The care for and purchase of tools and other equipment in your department will be your responsibility
Ensure that tools and spares are neatly stored and packed away
Perform a stock take of tools quarterly and report any shortfalls to the management

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Must have at least 5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Manager in a similar sized operation
Extensive experience with the maintaining and repairs of desalination plants and industrial generators (250kva), as well as experience with - Plumbing, Sewage treatment systems, water treatment systems, Out Board engines, solar, electrical – light and heavy current, refrigeration, building and general maintenance
Mozambique experience would be highly advantageous
Knowledge of vehicle mechanics and management
Knowledge of maintenance for a sustainable impact
Knowledge of Portuguese would be advantageous
Ability to operate MS Excel and provide operational reports

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Able to handle pressure, and still operate effectively
Able to use initiative in challenging circumstances
Energetic, proactive person
Good interpersonal skills – able to function as part of a team
Attention to detail
Diligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines and keep on top of your job
Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others

Duties are not limited to the above and you will be expected to assist with other aspects of the
business when requested.

Require valid driver’s license and know how to drive a tractor

This is a permanent live-in position, based at Benguerra Island in Mozambique
Should you wish to apply for this position, please email your latest CV and motivation to

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