Maintenance Manager

1 day ago

Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa Crewit Resourcing Group Full time R600 000 - R1 200 000 per year

Crewit Resourcing in hiring in Ireland
Maintenance Manager (Civil Engineering)

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function for a busy civil engineering and road surfacing business.

This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing mechanics/fitters, planning preventative maintenance, managing breakdown response, and making sure the fleet and plant are always safe, compliant, and ready to work.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the inspection, servicing, and repair of HGVs, construction plant, quarry equipment, and site machinery.
  • Plan and implement preventative maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
  • Lead and supervise the maintenance team (fitters, mechanics, and support staff); allocate daily workload and support technical problem-solving.
  • Coordinate and respond quickly to urgent breakdowns and emergency repairs.
  • Maintain accurate service records, inspection logs, and compliance documentation for all vehicles, plant, and equipment.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities meet health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Manage maintenance budgets, parts procurement, and relationships with external contractors/suppliers.
  • Liaise with project managers, site supervisors, and operations leads to align maintenance activity with programme needs.
  • Drive continuous improvement in workshop standards, reliability, and asset performance.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a maintenance management/workshop management/fleet & plant lead role, ideally in quarry, construction, civil engineering, road surfacing, or heavy plant environments.
  • Strong technical understanding of HGVs, surfacing plant, quarry/construction machinery, hydraulics, and diagnostics.
  • Able to priorities reactive and planned work in a live operational environment.
  • Confident people leader with experience supervising fitters/mechanics.
  • Competent in maintenance planning, scheduling, and asset management systems.
  • Strong awareness of safety, compliance, and audit standards.
  • Full clean driving license (HGV license is an advantage).
  • Relevant mechanical or plant maintenance qualification (or equivalent practical experience).

Desirable:

  • Experience with hydraulic systems, welding/fabrication, fault diagnostics, and compliance inspections.
  • Familiarity with ISO standards, safety audits, Safe Pass, and Manual Handling.

This role will suit someone who:

  • Is currently a senior HGV / plant fitter, workshop supervisor, or fleet maintenance lead and is ready to step into full responsibility for people, budget, compliance, and planning.
  • Understands that uptime = delivery.
  • Wants long-term stability and progression.

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