Factory Mechanical Engineer: Maintenance & Reliability Lead

Hire Resolve; Durban; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Maintenance in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include providing technical leadership, optimizing maintenance processes, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The client offers a competitive salary based on experience. The role promotes teamwork and technical best practices in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in heavy industry.
• Fully proficient in maintenance requirements of the OSHACT.
• Familiarity with Illovo systems would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and specialized support to maintain mechanical equipment.
• Drive maintenance improvements for efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with safety and technical standards.

Skills

Deep Root Cause Analysis

Continuous improvement knowledge

Leadership and communication

Safety, quality, and teamwork

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Maximo

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Maintenance in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include providing technical leadership, optimizing maintenance processes, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The client offers a competitive salary based on experience. The role promotes teamwork and technical best practices in a dynamic environment.