Maintenance Technician

About the position

We are looking for a qualified and hands-on Maintenance Technician to join a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining equipment and facilities, carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance, and ensuring that machinery operates safely and efficiently.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on equipment and facilities.
• Perform lubrication, inspections, equipment start-ups and routine maintenance checks.
• Change formats on fruit preparation machinery, including cutting, filtering and screening equipment.
• Identify and report equipment faults, breakdowns and potential safety risks.
• Complete maintenance job cards and ensure all maintenance activities and machinery changes are properly recorded.
• Monitor external contractors performing maintenance and repair work.
• Maintain workshop tools, equipment and general housekeeping standards.
• Inspect lifting equipment and monitor battery levels.
• Assist with maintenance stock control, stocktakes and reporting of spare parts usage.
• Record daily water, gas and energy consumption.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in line with food safety and environmental requirements.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and wear the required PPE.
• Participate in standby duties according to the shift schedule.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum N6 qualification as a Millwright.
• 3–5 years' relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Good working knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good command of English.

Advantageous Qualifications

• Wireman's Licence.
• Forklift licence.
• Working at Heights training.
• Boiler Technician training or experience.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, working two rotating shifts.
• Flexibility to work weekend overtime and attend callouts when required.

Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Desired Skills:

• maintenance
• technician
• millwright