Primary Responsibilities:
 

1. Heavy Equipment Management:
   • Oversee maintenance, repair, and servicing of maritime heavy equipment including reach stackers, straddle carriers, empty container handlers, forklifts, heavy diesel trucks, and petrol vehicles.
   • Schedule and supervise routine checks, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs.
      
2. Facility Maintenance Oversight:
   • Ensure operational readiness and upkeep of warehouses, workshops, offices, and yard facilities.
   • Manage maintenance activities related to electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, structural repairs, and general infrastructure.
      
3. Operational Coordination:
   • Coordinate closely with operations teams to minimize downtime and ensure efficient scheduling of equipment maintenance.
   • Respond swiftly to urgent operational maintenance requirements in the container yard, warehouses, and workshop.
      
4. Workshop and Yard Management:
   • Supervise the maintenance workshop operations, ensuring a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
   • Regularly inspect maintenance practices performed within the yard and workshop to adhere to safety and quality standards.
      
5. Parts Inventory and Procurement:
   • Maintain optimal inventory levels for spare parts, tools, lubricants, and consumables required for equipment and facility maintenance.
   • Coordinate procurement activities ensuring timely availability of necessary maintenance supplies.
      
6. Staff Management & Training:
   • Supervise maintenance technicians and support staff, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance.
   • Organize training sessions on equipment handling, maintenance protocols, and safety practices.
      
7. Documentation and Reporting:
   • Maintain comprehensive records of equipment maintenance schedules, repair histories, inventory logs, and compliance documentation.
   • Prepare periodic maintenance performance reports highlighting issues, solutions, and improvement recommendations.
      
8. Safety Compliance:
   • Enforce adherence to safety standards and regulations within maintenance activities.
   • Implement preventive safety measures and ensure maintenance staff compliance with company safety protocols.
      
9. Continuous Improvement:
   • Identify opportunities for improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and optimizing maintenance processes.
   • Recommend and implement improvements in maintenance techniques, equipment upgrades, and operational procedures.
      

Applicant Requirements:
 

• Must possess extensive experience with heavy maritime equipment such as reach stackers, straddle carriers, empty container handlers, forklifts, diesel trucks, and petrol vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of facility maintenance in warehouse and maritime environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure, handling multiple priorities efficiently.