Maintenance Supervisor, Cape Town

A dynamic, innovative, and customer-centric individual is required to join a Maintenance team based in Epping Industrial.

About the Role To oversee and support the maintenance team to ensure that all equipment, utilities, and facilities operate efficiently throughout their lifecycle through effective maintenance and optimization. The role also supports production in achieving output and quality targets.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years’ maintenance experience

Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience

Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge

Trade Test certification

Experience within a food manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Comply with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements

Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, allergen control, housekeeping, and pest control standards

Ensure all legal and safety inspections are completed

Ensure all maintenance contractors comply with required food safety standards and policies

Participate in personal hygiene checks

Oversee allocation of job cards and resources

Manage artisans’ workloads and ensure work is completed to standard

Analyse issues impacting productivity and implement solutions

Ensure feedback and job cards are accurately completed on the CMMS system

Assist with first-line maintenance documentation and manuals

Escalate issues to the Maintenance Manager where necessary

Conduct root cause analysis on scheduling challenges and incomplete work

Assist with stock control and spare parts management

Support planning and scheduling of cleaning with the hygiene/technical department

Conduct inspections on completed jobs and assigned areas

Provide hands‑on support to artisans where required

Ensure maintenance strategies and tactics are adhered to

Take responsibility for day‑to‑day team output and performance

Ensure fair and effective workload allocation

Provide backup and operational support to the Maintenance Manager

Uphold company values and maintain a high standard of performance

Required Skills

Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge

Trade Test certification

Preferred Skills

Experience within a food manufacturing environment

Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

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