Africa: Maintenance Manager – Hatchery and Broiler Farm posted by Mayfly Agri
Posted on 2025-06-02 00:00:00
| Employer | Mayfly Agri |
|---|---|
| Category | Agriculture/Fisheries/Aquaculturist |
| Location | Africa / Africa |
Job Summary
- Must be a Qualified Millwright (Red Seal or equivalent trade qualification)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a maintenance management role within a poultry operation, with a strong understanding of hatchery and broiler equipment
- Hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical fault finding and repairs
- Strong understanding of automated poultry systems (feeding, watering, climate control, ventilation, generators)
- Experience with EMtech or similar hatchery systems is advantageous
- Familiarity with farm utilities such as water pumps, generators, and backup systems
- Sound leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication, planning, and organizational abilities
- Willingness to be based on site and respond to emergency maintenance issues when required
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Planning, leading, and executing all maintenance activities across the broiler farm, hatchery, and ancillary infrastructure.
- Conducting regular inspections and diagnostics of mechanical and electrical systems and equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Performing preventative maintenance on poultry-specific equipment such as hatchers, setters, ventilation systems, feed lines, water lines, generators, and HVAC systems.
- Overseeing installation, repair, and servicing of all mechanical and electrical systems across the site.
- Managing and mentoring a small team of maintenance staff and allocating resources efficiently.
- Maintaining maintenance schedules, records, and reports in line with company SOPs.
- Coordinating with farm and hatchery managers to prioritize and plan maintenance tasks without disrupting operations.
- Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and company standards.
- Sourcing, liaising, and negotiating with service providers and suppliers for spare parts and technical support when needed.
Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidate
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