Stellenpak , a well-established fruit packing and cooling enterprise in Paarl, serving a niche market segment in the fruit industry, is looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join the team. The incumbent will manage a small maintenance team, ensure that packhouse and cold store machinery and equipment is always in an excellent working condition and that breakdowns are kept to a minimum. Maintenance of buildings and the improvement and upgrading of facilities and equipment is part of the job. Responsibilities Plan and schedule maintenance Manage the maintenance team: Assign tasks Ensure tasks are completed timeously and correctly Performance evaluation of staff Disciplinary action when necessary Schedule and approve leave Communicate effectively with all team members Ensure all machinery is always operating optimally and efficiently Minimise downtime due to mechanical, electrical or electronic problems Determine when it is necessary involve external experts Oversee and manage workshop equipment, tools, spare parts and stock items Ensure premises are BRC (food safety) compliant and conduct regular inspections Identify, plan and implement improvements to machinery, equipment and premises Liaise with other department, external contractors and suppliers Requirements Qualified millwright or fitter and turner At least 5 years’ experience in packhouse maintenance, repairs, as well as technical and mechanical work Experience in an ammonia cold store environment will be beneficial Ability to manage a small team of artisans and factotums Results-oriented and goal driven Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work under pressure Innovative problem solver Ability to work independently #J-18808-Ljbffr