Head of Maintenance

About the role

We are looking for an experienced maintenance professional to lead the maintenance function of a manufacturing and distribution company serving Malta’s construction and infrastructure sectors. This hands‑on leadership position is responsible for keeping production machinery, facilities and utilities running reliably while driving continuous improvement and safety.

Key responsibilities

• 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 and respond effectively to breakdowns.
• Identify recurring faults and implement solutions to improve reliability and minimise downtime.
• Manage work orders, servicing records, critical spare parts and maintenance priorities.
• Lead maintenance personnel, coordinate specialist contractors and ensure statutory inspections are completed.
• Support installation, commissioning, relocation and modification of machinery and equipment.
• Monitor electrical, plumbing, compressed‑air, ventilation and other factory utility systems.

Required profile

• Substantial industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Relevant technical qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance or related discipline.
• Strong hands‑on mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills.
• Experience maintaining motors, pumps, compressors, hydraulics, pneumatics and control systems.
• Proven ability to lead and organise maintenance activities and personnel.
• Good communication skills in English.

Required skills

• Mechanical fault‑finding
• Electrical fault‑finding
• Pneumatic system maintenance
• Hydraulic system maintenance
• Motor, pump and compressor maintenance
• Control systems maintenance
• Reading technical drawings and wiring diagrams
• PLC‑controlled machinery
• Industrial electrical systems
• Automation systems

What we offer

• Full‑time permanent contract with an indefinite term.
• Monday‑Friday schedule (7:00 am–4:00 pm).
• Annual performance bonus of 10 % of basic salary linked to KPIs.
• Overtime paid in addition to basic salary when required.
• Additional role‑related allowances and a senior, hands‑on position with responsibility for the maintenance function.