Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken
Job Description
Pedros requires a strong, hands-on and commercially minded Maintenance Manager to lead and manage the full maintenance division across the business. The role is responsible for ensuring that all Pedros restaurants, Distribution Centres, equipment, buildings, utilities, refrigeration systems, electrical systems, generators, HVAC, security systems and general infrastructure are maintained to the highest operational, safety and brand standards.
The Maintenance Manager will build and manage a reliable maintenance structure that supports rapid operational growth, minimises downtime, protects assets, controls costs and ensures that all outlets and distribution facilities are fully functional, compliant and customer-ready at all times.
This is a critical leadership role requiring technical expertise, strong contractor management, preventative maintenance discipline, project management capability and the ability to operate in a fast-paced QSR environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead the full maintenance division across Pedros restaurants, Distribution Centres and support facilities
Manage internal teams, technicians, coordinators and external service providers
Design and run the preventative maintenance programme and asset register
Operate a disciplined job card and maintenance tracking system
Source, approve and manage technical suppliers and contractors with SLAs
Oversee technical equipment including refrigeration, generators, HVAC, kitchen and DC infrastructure
Provide maintenance support to new store openings, revamps and relocations
Manage maintenance budgets, capex and opex spend and report on variances
Ensure health, safety, food safety and statutory compliance across all maintenance work
Conduct structured maintenance audits across restaurants and DCs
Build technical capability across operational and DC teams
Requirements:
Qualifications:
Grade 12
National Diploma or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management or related technical field
Trade qualification advantageous
Project Management qualification advantageous
Health and Safety training advantageous
Experience:
Minimum 5 years in a maintenance management role
Multi-site maintenance management experience
QSR, food retail, hospitality, FMCG, distribution or multi-site retail experience
Proven experience managing preventative maintenance programmes and maintenance budgets
Strong supplier and contractor management experience
Experience leading technicians, maintenance coordinators or outsourced technical teams
Key Competencies:
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent problem-solving and organisational ability
Strong technical and project management capability
Commercial and cost-control awareness
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Closing Date 22 June 2026
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