
Simonds Farsons Cisk plc
Farsons Group is located on the island of Malta in the heart of the Mediterranean. Established in 1928, the Group is engaged in the brewing, production, sale, and distribution of branded beers and beverages, the importation, wholesale, and retail of food and beverages including wines and spirits, the operation of franchised food retailing establishments, and property development. As a leading group of companies with an annual turnover in excess of €88 million, we believe that innovation and exports will drive our ongoing growth and success. With a robust Malta base, our vision is to grow both our local and international businesses to become a regional players in the food and beverage business. With an exceptional portfolio of food and beverage brands, the Group is proud to have been entrusted to represent some of the finest names in the industry which include its own iconic and award-winning range of beers and beverage brands: Cisk Lager, Blue Label Ale; Hopleaf Pale Ale, the Kinnie range of soft drinks; San Michel table water and others.

Maintenance Manager
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading a team of technicians working within the Brewing, Beer Processing, and Water Treatment process areas. This role involves overseeing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, installations, and commissioning tasks on plant equipment, ensuring compliance with established standards and best practices. Additionally, the Maintenance Manager will act as the main point of contact in the event of plant breakdowns, ensuring prompt support to minimize downtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Brewing Operations Manager and Brewers in developing, designing, and integrating new brewing technologies and process improvements.
- Lead and manage a Maintenance Team, including technicians, fitters, and apprentices.
- Coach and develop technical staff, managing their performance against set objectives. Ensure proper rostering and staff management through the HR Information System.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, focusing on product and process quality, as well as cost reduction.
- Oversee and implement the preventive maintenance program for Brewing, Beer Processing, and Water Treatment. Assign and schedule tasks accordingly.
- Manage scheduled maintenance on plant equipment and machinery, liaising with service providers and suppliers for necessary spare parts.
- Maintain accurate spare parts inventory in the company’s ERP system, ensuring the availability of critical components.
- Organize immediate troubleshooting and repairs in case of breakdowns, following lean principles to minimize downtime.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), Hygiene, Quality, and Food Safety standards.
- Collaborate with the Operations Manager and Brewers to align maintenance schedules with production planning.
- Regularly monitor process data, production performance, and utility consumption trends to identify areas for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Conduct and manage risk assessments, implementing necessary safety measures to protect employees.
- Be available outside normal working hours to provide guidance and support in case of critical equipment failures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- 3–5 years of leadership experience in a technical environment.
- Strong background in electrical and mechanical maintenance, including manufacturing process automation.
- Experience in project management.
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and schedule work efficiently.
- Proven leadership skills, capable of providing technical guidance to team members and external contractors.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Location
Mdina Rd, Mdina, Malta
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