Maintenance & Operations Support Manager

About the role

The Maintenance & Operations Support Manager will lead workshop activities, fleet management and technical support across a diversified agricultural estate producing tobacco, peas, blueberries and livestock. This role is essential for improving reliability, reducing downtime and strengthening support systems in a fast‑paced farming environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the workshop and all repair and maintenance activities across the estate.
• Implement and maintain a structured job‑card and work‑order system.
• Develop and enforce preventative maintenance schedules for equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain a comprehensive asset register covering vehicles, implements and equipment.
• Oversee electrical and plumbing maintenance teams.
• Manage the full fleet, including vehicles and light equipment.
• Control and monitor fuel allocation, usage and accountability.
• Track maintenance expenditure and implement measures to reduce breakdowns and downtime.
• Produce accurate and timely reports on maintenance, fleet performance and fuel usage.
• Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes and operational efficiency.

Required profile

• Proven experience in maintenance, workshop, fleet or operations management.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience implementing structured systems and processes.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple technical teams across disciplines.
• Hands‑on approach suitable for a working agricultural or industrial environment.
• Focus on accountability, efficiency and operational discipline.
• Experience in agriculture, mining, transport or heavy‑equipment environments is an advantage.

Required skills

• Excel (advanced proficiency)

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a key operational function in a dynamic agricultural setting.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Professional development in maintenance and fleet management.