Crane Assistant Manager

• Drive reliability of critical port equipment and maintenance operations
• Support operational excellence through critical equipment reliability

About Our Client Our client is a well-established organisation operating critical infrastructure assets and is committed to operational excellence, safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

• Lead and manage all shift-based maintenance and repair activities for heavy equipment and crane operations.
• Allocate manpower, assign work orders, and monitor maintenance execution to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate with planning teams to execute preventive and corrective maintenance programmes effectively.
• Evaluate equipment defects, assess operational risks, and prioritise critical maintenance activities.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to maintenance personnel and contractors.
• Review maintenance records and ensure accurate documentation within the maintenance management system.
• Support process excellence and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Assist in spare parts planning, procurement requirements, and technical specification reviews.
• Manage workforce scheduling, leave planning, and resource allocation across shifts.
• Promote and enforce compliance with health, safety, environmental, and security standards, including conducting toolbox talks and safety briefings.

The Successful Applicant Ideal CandidateNon-Negotiables

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in maintenance operations involving heavy equipment, cranes, ports, terminals, industrial plants, manufacturing, or similar environments.
• Experience supervising maintenance teams and managing shift operations.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance principles.
• Ability to assess equipment risks, prioritise maintenance activities, and make sound operational decisions.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Good-to-Haves

• Experience with quay cranes (QC), RTGs, container handling equipment, or port operations.
• Familiarity with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as Mainpac or equivalent platforms.
• Exposure to reliability-centred maintenance, root cause analysis, and asset management methodologies.
• Experience leading continuous improvement or process excellence projects.
• Knowledge of spare parts planning and inventory optimisation.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to lead critical maintenance operations within a dynamic industrial environment.
• Exposure to large-scale equipment and complex engineering challenges.
• Career development and leadership growth opportunities.
• Involvement in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Collaborative and safety-focused workplace culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to equipment reliability, operational performance, and business success.
• Stable and professional working environment with long-term career prospects.

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7105618