Automation & Maintenance Technician

CHEP UK Ltd.; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 380,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model

Job summary

CHEP Bloemfontein is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, fault find, repair and improve electrical, mechanical and automated systems to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

You will lead maintenance tasks, support installation and commissioning of new equipment, and drive safety and continuous improvement in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities to grow technical capability within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in maintenance within an industrial environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding expertise with PLC and automation experience.
• Allan Bradley PLC experience is highly desirable.
• Robotics and automated machinery experience is advantageous.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems experience required.
• VSD experience useful for motor control.
• PILZ Safety Systems and Fortress Interlocks knowledge preferred.
• Experience in highly automated manufacturing environments.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant machinery and equipment with minimal downtime.
• Execute preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Conduct electrical, mechanical and automation fault finding.
• Support the installation, commissioning and optimisation of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
• Source maintenance spares and equipment as required.
• Coach operators to develop technical capability.
• Maintain maintenance records and job cards.
• Drive a strong safety culture across the site.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PLC automation

Robotics and automation

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

VSD (Variable Speed Drive)

PILZ Safety Systems

Fortress Interlocks/Locks

Diagnostic & problem-solving

Education

Millwright N4-N6 qualification in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

CHEP Bloemfontein is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, fault find, repair and improve electrical, mechanical and automated systems to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

You will lead maintenance tasks, support installation and commissioning of new equipment, and drive safety and continuous improvement in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities to grow technical capability within a global organization.