Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager – Hirdaramani Vavuniya

Job Overview

Hirdaramani is seeking a qualified and experienced professional for the position of Maintenance Manager at its Vavuniya operation. The role involves overseeing production facilities, machinery and material-handling equipment while leading maintenance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Organization: Hirdaramani
Job Location: Vavuniya District, Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Engineering & Technical, Management, Private Jobs

Hirdaramani is an established Sri Lankan apparel industry group with manufacturing operations in Sri Lanka and other countries. The group has had an apparel manufacturing presence in Vavuniya since its investment in Hirdaramani Fashions (Pvt) Ltd in 2012. (Hirdaramani)

Position Details

The Maintenance Manager will oversee the maintenance of production facilities, machinery and material-handling equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.

The position will also involve leading preventive and corrective maintenance programmes, improving plant efficiency, monitoring sustainability performance and developing the technical capabilities of the maintenance team.

Company Overview

Hirdaramani is a long-established Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer with a global manufacturing footprint. Its capabilities cover apparel manufacturing, technology and digital transformation, fabric and sourcing, and various value-added services. (Hirdaramani)

The group established its first investment in northern Sri Lanka through Hirdaramani Fashions (Pvt) Ltd, Vavuniya, in 2012. (Hirdaramani)

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should possess:

• A BSc or Diploma (HND) in:
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
• Minimum 3–4 years of experience in a maintenance role.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Proven troubleshooting skills.
• Technical project coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance of production facilities, machinery and material-handling equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programmes across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety, quality and operational standards.
• Monitor sustainability performance and identify opportunities to optimize costs and improve plant efficiency.
• Lead training and capability development initiatives to minimize downtime.
• Build a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the maintenance function.

Required Skills

• Strong maintenance management skills.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Technical project coordination skills.
• Leadership and team-management capabilities.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance planning skills.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of safety, quality and operational standards.
• Ability to identify opportunities for cost optimization and improved plant efficiency.
• Strong training and capability-development skills.

Salary & Benefits

The advertisement does not specify a salary amount or detailed benefits package for the Maintenance Manager position.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV to:

Email: careers.happarel@hirdaramani.com

Important Notes

• The position is based at Hirdaramani Vavuniya.
• A BSc or Diploma (HND) in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering is required.
• Minimum 3–4 years of maintenance experience is required.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or managerial experience is required.
• Strong leadership, troubleshooting and technical project coordination skills are expected.
• The role covers mechanical, electrical and pneumatic maintenance systems.
• Candidates will be expected to support continuous improvement, plant efficiency and maintenance capability development.
• Applications should be submitted to careers.happarel@hirdaramani.com.
• Job Location: Vavuniya District, Sri Lanka.