Maintenance Head

Maintenance Head | Luxury Safari Travel Company | Kenya

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and highly capable Maintenance Head to join a luxury safari travel company in Kenya. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled professional with strong leadership abilities and a practical, hands-on approach to maintenance and facilities management.

Position details:

• Location: Kenya, International
  

• Property type: Luxury Safari Travel Company
  

• Position: Maintenance Head
  

• Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
  

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee the overall maintenance and upkeep of facilities, equipment and operational infrastructure.
  

• Lead and manage the maintenance team, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
  

• Plan and coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance programmes.
  

• Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance requirements and potential issues.
  

• Ensure all facilities, machinery and equipment remain safe, functional and well maintained.
  

• Coordinate repairs and maintenance projects with internal teams and external contractors.
  

• Monitor maintenance-related stock, tools, equipment and spare parts.
  

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs and scheduled servicing.
  

• Assist with budgeting and controlling maintenance-related costs.
  

• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and operational standards.
  

• Respond efficiently to urgent maintenance issues and minimise operational disruptions.
  

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a senior maintenance or technical management role.
  

• Strong practical knowledge of general maintenance, repairs and facilities management.
  

• Experience managing and supervising a maintenance team.
  

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
  

• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
  

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of maintenance operations.
  

• High attention to detail and strong preventative maintenance focus.
  

• Experience within a luxury hospitality, safari or remote property environment will be advantageous.
  

• Ability to work in a hands-on capacity and respond effectively to operational requirements.
  

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to submit their CV for consideration.