Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Medical and retirement fund

On-the-job training

Safe industrial environment

Industrial site proximity

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician to ensure reliable operation of mechanical equipment at our Randburg-area sites. This hands-on role requires performing preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnosing faults, reading schematics, and ensuring compliance with HSE standards.

The ideal candidate holds a trade qualification or equivalent experience, with at least 3 years in mechanical maintenance and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years in mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to read technical documentation and schematics.
• Knowledge of basic welding and fabrication is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues, including rotating equipment, pumps, valves and compressors.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints and manuals.
• Inspect equipment and report findings, recommending repairs or replacements.
• Adhere to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies during maintenance.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and spare parts inventory.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

Trade Qualification (e.g., Fitter and Turner, Millwright)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician to ensure reliable operation of mechanical equipment at our Randburg-area sites. This hands-on role requires performing preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnosing faults, reading schematics, and ensuring compliance with HSE standards.

The ideal candidate holds a trade qualification or equivalent experience, with at least 3 years in mechanical maintenance and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.