Maintenance Shift Leader (Automotive) at Staff Solutions

• Our client in the automotive industry is looking to appoint a Maintenance Shift Leader to join their team in Rosslyn, Gauteng

Key Performance Areas

• Drive rapid response maintenance to ensure minimal equipment downtime and efficient fault resolution across the shift team
• Ensure timely capture and feedback of maintenance activities, with high completion and data accuracy standards
• Oversee timely closure of maintenance work orders and preventative maintenance tasks in line with site standards
• Maintain overall equipment effectiveness by actively managing and reducing unplanned downtime
• Conduct regular downtime analysis and support structured root cause investigations to prevent recurrence
• Promote and sustain equipment reliability by monitoring failure trends and implementing corrective actions
• Identify and address operational inefficiencies and safety risks in line with site continuous improvement requirements
• Manage overtime allocation within legislative and operational limits, ensuring accurate timekeeping and workforce control
• Ensure all shift-based inspections, checks, and autonomous maintenance activities are completed on schedule and to standard

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Mechatronics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (NQF Level 6)
• Proven supervisory experience in a technical maintenance environment
• Strong background in automation systems within a manufacturing setting (automotive preferred)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Instrumentation or Maintenance Technician in an industrial environment
• Strong experience with industrial PLC systems and automation fault-finding
• Experience with advanced automation control platforms (at least 3 years’ exposure)
• Experience with industrial robotics in a high-volume production environment (at least 3 years’ exposure)
• Experience with machine vision or automated inspection systems (at least 3 years’ exposure)
• Working knowledge of mechanical press systems or heavy production machinery (at least 3 years’ exposure)
• Demonstrated leadership capability including performance management, delegation, and conflict handling

Skills Required

• Strong communication and shift coordination skills
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving ability in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering schematics
• Experience with automation systems, robotics, and PLC-based control environments
• Ability to train, cross-skill, and develop junior technical staff
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills under production pressure