Maintenance Foreman – Construction Site

About the role

We are looking for a hands‑on Maintenance Foreman to lead maintenance operations on an active construction site. You will be responsible for generators, pumps and heavy equipment, working directly with your crew to ensure equipment reliability and minimise downtime.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the generator fleet (FG Wilson, Caterpillar and similar), performing service, troubleshooting and maintaining accurate fuel logs.
• Manage maintenance and breakdown support for heavy equipment such as excavators, cranes, forklifts, JCBs, road sweepers and air compressors, coordinating with operators and suppliers.
• Supervise day and night shift maintenance crews, assign daily priorities and ensure work meets consistent standards.
• Maintain maintenance logbooks, track meter hours and control spare‑parts inventory.
• Ensure all repair work follows site safety procedures, including permit‑to‑work and lockout/tagout protocols.
• Act as the primary point of contact for subcontractors and suppliers on equipment‑related matters.

Required profile

• Trade certificate or diploma in mechanical, electrical or diesel/heavy‑equipment maintenance.
• 5–10 years of hands‑on maintenance experience in construction, heavy plant or industrial environments, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of diesel generator systems and preventive maintenance practices.
• Experience with pumps, air compressors and major equipment brands (CAT, Komatsu, Volvo, JCB).
• Familiarity with permit‑to‑work (PTW) and lockout/tagout procedures and general site safety practices.

Required skills

• Diesel generator systems (FG Wilson, Caterpillar, etc.)
• Preventive maintenance practices
• Lockout/tagout procedures
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Excel for maintenance and inventory records