•Develop a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule, ensure full preventative maintenance is carried out, plan in missed maintenance activities, and lead the team to apply effectively. •Optimize equipment according to standard procedure, enhancing performance and product quality, ensuring the achievement of all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). •Develop clear accountability for maintenance material spend combined with a strategy to manage expenditure. •Manage the process of the introduction of new machinery, plant and equipment from drawing up the specification, to managing suppliers through to full installation in collaboration with all relevant parties. •Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility. •Ensure KPIs are met by working to the overall plan, including management of, and reporting. •Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department. •Manage, coach and develop a high performing Maintenance team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements. •Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports •Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required. •Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems •Input and hold responsibility for maintenance budgets •Prepare the annual Maintenance budget and forecasts and all Capital Expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with standards.

•Have at least 8 years of experience including 5 years at management level. •Have at least bachelor’s Degree in mechanical and or related fields. •Completed a fully indentured apprenticeship with a mechanical/ electrical/ electronic discipline •Technical capability and understanding. •Have advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office. •Be able to stay and work in rural area.