Automotive - Automotive Sales Pinetown FULL TIME Job Summary Job Responsibilities: * Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation * Carry out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues * Check electrical and mechanical systems of machinery across the site to ensure functionality * Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities * Allocate workload and supervise upkeep staff * Manage and Control Plant Engineering budgets and expenses * Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary * Manage relationships with contractors and service providers * Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities * Ensure health and safety policies are complied with * Ensure efficient and effective plant maintenance * Identify and implement Planned maintenance schedules for various facilities within the plants. * Allocating priority with regards to breakdown to ensure high machine uptime. * Ensure adequate stock holding of critical spares in the event of a breakdown/planned maintenance. * Manage, enforce and promote health, environmental awareness and safe working conditions which meets regulatory requirements and PPE compliance to reduce the risk of injury. * Ensure auditory requirements are met for TS 16949 / ISO 18001 / ISO 14001 * Ensure department KPA’s are up to date * Develop a multi-skilled team - Train and develop associates to meet departmental goals * Set objectives, goals and strategy to support company goals * Manage Projects: Identify requirements and parameters for each individual project to reach set timing. * Identify project timing and ensure this is maintained. * Manage on-site contractors and suppliers to keep up visual appearances and operational. Job Requirements: * Millwright / N dip in Mechanical engineering / Electrical engineering * Proven experience as a maintenance foreman * Minimum 5 years’ maintenance experience * Minimum 5 years’ Manufacturing / Automotive Environment experience * Sound knowledge and experience with PLC’s Drives, Servo Motors, compressors, generators and hydraulics Staff Solutions Recruiter