Erecting Machine Technician - Port Elizabth

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters is seeking a skilled service technician to maintain and repair carton erecting machines at varied customer sites across the Eastern Cape. You will perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults, and respond to call-outs, ensuring adherence to safety standards and high-quality service.

The role requires 3–5 years' technical experience, a valid Code 8 licence, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel and work after hours.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) is required.
• 3-5 years' technical and/or agricultural experience repairing and servicing machines.
• Experience working with different carton erecting machines.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Valid Code 8 driver's licence.
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers at all levels.
• Willingness to travel extensively.
• Available to work after hours, overtime, and weekends when required.
• Self-motivated, proactive, goal-orientated, and a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair carton erecting machines at various customer sites.
• Perform planned and preventative maintenance to minimise machine downtime.
• Conduct fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on erecting machines.
• Attend customer call-outs and pack house visits as required.
• Ensure all work complies with safety, health, environmental, and housekeeping standards.
• Represent the company professionally while providing technical support to customers.
• Maintain company equipment and vehicle in a safe and professional manner.
• Deliver high-quality customer service and technical assistance.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer communication

Team player

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Reference PE003885

Location Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth

Salary Interval Monthly

Package None-negotiable

Description

Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• 3-5 years' technical and/or agricultural experience repairing and servicing machines
• Experience working with different carton erecting machines
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Valid Code 8 driver's licence
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Good organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers at all levels
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Available to work after hours, overtime, and weekends when required
• Self-motivated, proactive, goal-orientated, and a strong team player

Responsibilities:

• Service, maintain, and repair carton erecting machines at various customer sites
• Perform planned and preventative maintenance to minimise machine downtime
• Conduct fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on erecting machines
• Attend customer call-outs and pack house visits as required
• Ensure all work complies with safety, health, environmental, and housekeeping standards
• Represent the company professionally while providing technical support to customers
• Maintain company equipment and vehicle in a safe and professional manner
• Deliver high-quality customer service and technical assistance

Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful.