Maintenance Manager
Hire Resolve
- R70,800 - R73,300 per month
- Permanent Senior position
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Durban (Durban CBD)
- Posted 19 Aug 2026 by Hire Resolve
- Expires in 34 days
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Job 2643996 - Ref 198958
About the position
A leading manufacturing company in Durban is looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead its maintenance team and oversee the reliability and performance of plant machinery and equipment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving a proactive maintenance culture, ensuring preventative maintenance is effectively planned and implemented, and minimising equipment downtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and develop the maintenance team.
- Oversee all preventative and planned maintenance activities.
- Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies.
- Ensure maximum machinery and equipment uptime.
- Manage breakdowns, repairs and maintenance schedules.
- Identify potential equipment failures and implement preventative measures.
- Ensure maintenance activities are completed efficiently and within required timeframes.
- Monitor maintenance costs, resources and performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance function.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and operational standards.
- Work closely with production to minimise downtime and improve operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering – essential.
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Maintenance Manager – non-negotiable.
- Experience within the paper industry or manufacturing environment is essential.
- Experience working with fast-moving machinery.
- Strong knowledge of preventative and proactive maintenance.
- Proven experience leading and managing a maintenance team.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
How to Apply:
- Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Mischa [Email Address Removed].com
Desired Skills:
- Maintenance Manager
- Maintenance Manager
- Maintenance Manager
Hire Resolve
About the agency
Hire Resolve is a specialist Recruitment & Staffing firm founded in 2004.
Hire Resolve is focused on finding career seekers a work environment that best suits them. Our goal is your workplace satisfaction.
We operate in the engineering, finance, IT, mining, supply chain, trade and technical industries.
The Hire Resolve team prides itself on its technical & industry knowledge. The consultants at Hire Resolve are very well-established in their community - they are industry-savvy & technically competent.
We offer a personalized experience for each individual, to guarantee that you find the best possible position for your career growth.
If you are looking for an exciting new career opportunity get in touch and connect with one of our skilled consultants today!
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