Role Overview

The Facilities Shift Coordinator is responsible for all maintenance work at a distribution centre and for ensuring supply-chain operations run safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

Responsibilities

Report repair work on damaged racking, sprinklers, floor rails, doors, dock levellers, lights and signage.
Arrange replacement of damaged signage and ensure painting of lines and services manholes is completed.
Handle ad hoc repairs and improvements in the distribution centre and yard, including barriers, paving, fencing and curbs.
Manage contractors on site and coordinate landscaping and maintenance work.
Inspect valve chambers, check pressure settings, maintain diesel pumps and drums, and ensure ventilation systems are working.
Ensure the grey-water plant, gas-monitoring system, generators and static power-light systems remain operational.
Issue order numbers, check rates and discounts, obtain quotes, follow up on invoices and ensure required equipment is available.
Build relationships with client representatives, complete daily and weekly inspections, attend meetings and resolve client queries.

Requirements

Warehouse experience is essential.
Computer literacy, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Strong numerical and verbal reasoning ability and excellent English communication skills.
Attention to detail, interpersonal skills, customer-service orientation, planning and organising ability.
Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent NQF 4 qualification.
Understanding of shelf life and the impact of non-compliance.
Accountability, decision-making, problem-solving, resilience and the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.