Mobile Event Tech: Catering Gear & Safety Pro

Placements24; Lorenziberg; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Travel opportunities within the region

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mobile Event Catering Technician to join our team operating in Queenstown, in the Eastern Cape. You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot mobile catering units, ensuring safe operation of generators, ovens, fryers and refrigeration equipment across various event sites.

You must have strong mechanical/electrical aptitude, be able to read schematics and manuals, and work independently under pressure while coordinating with the catering team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a technician or in a similar technical role.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with experience in maintaining and repairing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install, set up, and dismantle mobile catering equipment at event sites.
• Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on catering equipment including generators, ovens, fryers, and refrigeration units.
• Troubleshoot technical issues to minimize downtime during events.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently per manufacturer specs and safety regs.
• Manage inventory of spare parts and consumables for maintenance.
• Provide technical support to catering staff during events.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work under pressure

Communication skills

Education

Vocational training or technical certification

Tools

Read technical manuals

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mobile Event Catering Technician to join our team operating in Queenstown, in the Eastern Cape. You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot mobile catering units, ensuring safe operation of generators, ovens, fryers and refrigeration equipment across various event sites.

You must have strong mechanical/electrical aptitude, be able to read schematics and manuals, and work independently under pressure while coordinating with the catering team.