Maintenance Tradesperson

MAINTENANCE TRADESPERSON

• Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
• Salary: R20,000 - R30,000 (R35,000 Max)
• Industry: Milling & Food Manufacturing (FMCG)

Essential Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent (NQF 4)
• Trade Test Certificate
• 5+ years post-trade experience (REQUIRED)
• Agricultural or FMCG experience REQUIRED
• Code 8 driver's license and own transport

Essential Experience:

• 5+ years post-trade experience in agricultural or FMCG environment
• Strong mechanical and manufacturing experience
• Food manufacturing industry experience essential
• Experience with industrial and agricultural machinery
• Electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Key Responsibilities:

Preventative Maintenance:

• Conduct daily routine inspections of machinery and equipment
• Perform breakdown repairs and maintenance
• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance and services

Plant Maintenance:

• Install or upgrade equipment as instructed
• Utilize problem-solving techniques to address failures
• Complete shut down maintenance as per schedule
• Complete all assigned job cards and documentation

Fault Finding:

• Daily inspection and fault finding of machines
• Diagnose root cause of mechanical malfunctions and repair
• Log faults for shut down maintenance
• Report major faults to Maintenance Manager

Supervisory & Mentorship:

• Daily management of maintenance assistants
• Share technical knowledge for career development
• Identify skill gaps within team
• Coach and develop others

Safety & Compliance:

• Maintain safe work environment with proper lockout procedures
• Complete daily HACCP records
• Practice "clean as you go" housekeeping standards
• Ensure food safety and quality compliance

Key Competencies:

• Time management and task prioritization
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Critical thinking and analytical abilities
• Manual dexterity and quality workmanship
• Coping with pressure and reliability
• Safety consciousness and fault-finding skills
• Ability to train and coach staff