Our client in the Travel and Tourism industry, is looking for a Regional Technical and Maintenance Manager to join their team;

Duties and responsibilities include but are not subject to:

1. Maintenance Oversight:

Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies to ensure the optimal functioning of all facilities and equipment.
Supervise and coordinate maintenance teams across multiple properties to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and address them promptly.
Prioritize preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and reduce operational disruptions.
Oversee the upkeep of guest rooms, public areas, and all infrastructure.
Design, introduce and follow up on effective property appropriate SOP’s.

2. Workshop Management:

Manage the workshop department, ensuring all equipment and vehicles are well-maintained and serviced.
Collaborate with workshop staff (with communication with the GM’s) to ensure they have the necessary tools, training, and resources to perform their duties effectively.
Monitor workshop inventory and procurement of spare parts and materials.
Implement safety protocols and guidelines in the workshop to minimize accidents and injuries.
Design, introduce and follow up on effective property appropriate SOP’s.

3. Environmental Stewardship:

Develop and execute environmental conservation initiatives and sustainability programs in line with company values and local regulations.
Work closely with the properties' GM’s to promote responsible tourism practices, including waste management, energy conservation, and wildlife protection.
Monitor and report on the environmental performance of each property and recommend improvements.
Stay informed about new environmental regulations and industry best practices.
Design, introduce and follow up on effective property appropriate SOP’s.

4. Asset Register Management:

Maintain and update accurate asset registers for each property, tracking equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure.
Conduct regular audits to verify the condition and functionality of assets.
Collaborate with finance and procurement departments to ensure accurate depreciation records.

5. Collaboration with Property General Managers:

Establish strong communication channels with the General Managers of each property to align maintenance and environmental efforts with their respective goals and priorities.
Collaborate on strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to maintain a world-class establishment.
Provide regular updates and reports on maintenance and environmental performance to senior management in the form of weekly catch-ups and month end reporting.
Working with respective GM’s on annual budgets, to ensure all technical aspects for the year have been well planned and budgeted for.

Skills

Qualifications

At least 6 year’s work experience work with diesel & petrol engines, vehicle mechanics, plumbing, electrics and general building
Knowledge of electric vehicles extremely advantageous
Advanced technical acumen across a broad range of technologies, especially as applied in a bush setting
A hardworking, co-operative manner with a desire to always improve
High standards of service excellence and a passion for the non-consumptive tourism industry
An awareness of international trends occurring within hospitality and the “off grid” technologies used by them
Attention to detail

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