Facilities Team Leader

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a skilled Facilities Team Leader to join the Manufacturing team. This role involves performing engineering inspections, repairs, and maintenance on buildings and facilities infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that operations run smoothly by diagnosing issues, carrying out repairs, and maintaining equipment and facilities in optimal condition. Additionally, the Facilities Team Leader will oversee staff and assist in training, ensuring adherence to safety standards and cost control practices.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Repairs
  Diagnose the root cause of failures and execute timely repairs to minimize disruptions. Perform carpentry, building, roofing, and facilities repairs to restore equipment and infrastructure to optimal functioning. Ensure that all repairs meet engineering standards and that job cards are closed out upon completion.
• Maintenance
  Perform routine inspections and diagnose maintenance needs. Communicate with Supervisors and Production to schedule necessary maintenance work. Ensure availability of parts and supplies to carry out maintenance activities and compile reports on unusual conditions.
• Training
  Assist in training apprentices and preparing training equipment. Support the development of apprentices to ensure they are equipped to handle maintenance and repair tasks effectively.
• Compliance
  Operate within established controls and procedures to maintain the integrity of operations. Identify and report risks or concerns to management, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Promote adherence to all relevant regulations to minimize waste and irregular expenditures.
• Cost Control
  Support efficient and transparent use of resources. Help limit expenditures, reduce costs, and report any deviations from the budget to the direct Manager.
• Customer Service
  Foster effective relationships with employees and customers to ensure the delivery of high-quality services. Identify and address problems proactively while adhering to the company’s core values.
• Staff Supervision
  Ensure the ongoing development and training of staff members. Address employee relations matters promptly and fairly. Provide constructive feedback to help staff improve performance.

Qualifications

• Education: Grade 12 Certificate (NQF Level 4)
• Experience: Up to 3 years of technical, maintenance, and facilities experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Certifications: Handyman training courses.

• Previous employment with a Facilities Management company.

Technical Competencies

• Basic computer literacy
• Knowledge of housekeeping and safety principles

Behavioral Competencies

• Proactive and action-oriented
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Flexible with the ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Customer-focused with excellent communication skills
• Resilient, able to work under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills