Are you an experienced maintenance professional with strong hands-on mechanical and electrical expertise? Our client, an established manufacturing and distribution company serving Malta’s construction and infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Head of Maintenance to lead its maintenance function. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for maintaining production machinery, facilities and utilities, while improving equipment reliability, minimising downtime and ensuring maintenance activities are carried out safely and efficiently.

What is expected of you?

Lead and coordinate maintenance activities across production machinery, equipment, facilities and utilities
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults and carry out or supervise repairs
Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules while responding effectively to equipment breakdowns
Identify recurring faults and implement practical solutions to improve machinery reliability and minimise downtime
Manage maintenance priorities, work orders, servicing records and critical spare parts
Lead and support maintenance personnel while coordinating specialist contractors, service providers and statutory inspections
Support the installation, commissioning, relocation and modification of machinery and equipment
Monitor electrical, plumbing, compressed-air, ventilation and other factory utility systems
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety requirements, manufacturer guidelines and applicable regulations
Support maintenance budgets, quotations, capital expenditure proposals and equipment replacement decisions

What are you expected to bring?

Substantial industrial maintenance experience within a manufacturing or production environment
Relevant technical qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance or a related discipline
Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
Experience maintaining motors, pumps, compressors, hydraulics, pneumatics and control systems
Experience leading and organising maintenance activities and personnel
Strong knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance practices
Ability to read technical drawings, wiring diagrams, manuals and equipment specifications
Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills
A practical, proactive and safety-conscious approach
Good communication skills in English

Experience with plastics manufacturing, PLC-controlled machinery, industrial electrical systems or automation would be considered an asset, as would recognised electrical certification and experience managing contractors and maintenance projects.

What's in it for you?

Full-time, permanent employment with an indefinite contract
Monday to Friday working hours 7:00am–4:00pm
Annual performance bonus of 10% of basic salary, linked to KPIs
Overtime paid in addition to the basic salary when required
Additional role-related allowances
A senior, hands-on position with responsibility for the maintenance function
The opportunity to lead maintenance improvements and increase machinery reliability and efficiency
A varied leadership role within an established manufacturing environment

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering and maintenance career as a Head of Maintenance, apply now through Ceek Talent!

Salary: €30,000-36,000 per year

Head of Maintenance

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