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O'Brien Recruitment

Maintenance Technician (Mechanical and Electrical) - Millwright (Montague Gardens)

O'Brien Recruitment

  • R20,000 - R25,000 per month
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 29 Sep 2025 by O'Brien Recruitment
  • Expires in 33 days
  • Job 2623281
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About the position

Our client is an international leader in advanced medical waste treatment solutions, known for their innovative technology and sustainable approach. They are based in Montague Gardens. They are seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician (Millwright Trade Tested) with both electrical and mechanical expertise. This role is vital in maintaining and optimising cutting-edge machinery that ensures the safe and efficient treatment of medical waste, contributing to both operational excellence and environmental responsibility. It will be essential to have your own car for this position.

Please kindly send your suitable CV to [Email Address Removed] or apply here.

Position Overview:

The Maintenance Technician (Mechanical and Electrical) will be responsible for maintaining and servicing their cutting-edge machines used in the treatment of medical waste. These machines have the potential to significantly impact public health by safely disposing of infectious and dangerous medical waste, including materials exposed to lethal organisms such as the Ebola virus.

Key Responsibilities:

Equipment Inspection and Diagnostics

  • Inspect machinery, electrical motors, transmissions, and related components to identify functionality issues.
  • Run diagnostic tests to pinpoint and address problems.
Repairs and Maintenance

  • Conduct repairs with the goal of achieving maximum reliability.
  • Assemble or replace faulty mechanical and electrical components as required.
Safety and Precision

  • Demonstrate manual dexterity and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Utilize various machines and tools while strictly adhering to safety precautions.
Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them promptly.
Preventative Maintenance

  • Perform comprehensive maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems.
  • Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components.
  • Replenish fluids and mechanical components as needed.
Technical Consultation

  • Provide expert consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine users.
Documentation and Procurement:

    • Maintain detailed logs of all related spare parts.
    • Search for and procure locally available parts, and supervise outsourced parts manufacturing, reporting on any issues.
Tools and Procedures:

    • Exhibit proficiency in using various hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers, etc.) and precision measurement tools.
    • Follow established procedures and practices, including reading instructions and blueprints.
Safety and Compliance:

    • Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to health and safety guidelines.
Communication:

    • Possess excellent communication skills.
Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 20% electrical and 80% mechanical experience.
  • Youthful energy and motivation, with a strong desire to grow with the company.
  • Demonstrated management skills and proficiency in using Microsoft Excel.
  • Willingness to travel extensively between hospitals and work long hours as necessary.
  • High regard for health and safety protocols.
  • Passion for contributing to a safer and healthier environment.
  • Must a qualified Millwright (Electromechanician) – Trade Tested

Desired Skills:

  • Electrical
  • Mechanical
  • Millwright

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O'Brien Recruitment

About the agency

O’Brien Recruitment – what is our story and who are we? O’Brien Recruitment has assisted in connecting the right candidates with the right clients since 1997. We love what we do and we are “POWERED BY PEOPLE” – making a difference in our candidates lives and watching their careers grow and develop is the reason we are in business! Our Permanent, Temporary and Contract Recruitment Solutions unite talent with top employers across a vast range of industries, from FMCG; Financial Services; Call Centre; Retail to Publishing; Manufacturing; Legal and Hospitality. When you deal with O’Brien Recruitment you are dealing with a team of twenty professionals who are highly capable, knowledgeable and passionate about recruitment. We pride ourselves on the ability to give our clients and candidates a competitive edge! We payroll over 400 temps/contractors, and on an annual basis, we place over 350 talented individuals in permanent roles in a large variety of Job Functions from A – Z! These include: Accountants, Bookkeepers; Call Centre Agents; Debtors Clerks; Engineers; Financial Managers; Graphic Designer; Human Resources; IT Specialists; Journalists; Key Accounts Managers; Legal; Mechanical Fitters; Network Engineers; Office support staff; Portfolio/Project Administrators; Quality Assurance Managers; Receptionists; Sales Executives; Tax Consultants; Unit Trust Administrators; Villa Managers; Welders; X-Ray Testers; Yard Foremen; Zoologists. Whether you’re progressing to the next step up the career ladder, or building a bespoke recruitment strategy to meet your wider business goals, we help professionals make valuable connections that are crucial to success.

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