Field Service Technician

Jbt Marel; Tzaneen; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food technology company in Limpopo is seeking a qualified Field Service Technician to maintain and repair citrus processing equipment. This role requires a strong technical background, problem-solving skills, and excellent communication for customer service. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years’ experience and trade qualifications. The company offers competitive benefits including medical aid and a pension fund.

Benefits

Medical aid (optional)

Pension fund

Income protection cover

Group Life cover

13th Cheque

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years mechanical and basic electrical experience.
• Product knowledge working with food machinery is an advantage.
• Ability to read instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on citrus processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Provide technical support and training to customers.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Basic electrical experience

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Customer service skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Qualified Trade Test: Millwright or Fitter

Tools

Pneumatic skills

Hydraulic skills

Calibration skills

Job description

JBT Marel has an opportunity for a Field Service Technician to join our team based in Letsitele (Limpopo), South Africa.

Reporting to our Service Manager based in Nelspruit, as Field Service Technician you will be responsible for service and maintenance of leased equipment at our customers' site in Letsitele.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a QUALIFIED, skilled and dedicated Field Service Technician to join our team based in Letsitele, Limpopo. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of citrus processing equipment at our customer's site. This role requires a strong technical background and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

You will work closely with your Service Manager and the Sales Department to ensure good communication from the customer site to JBT Head office.

Previous experience as a Service Technician would be valuable and someone with foundational skills and a keenness to learn our equipment is necessary! Finally, you may use your expertise to help install new JBT Marel equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on citrus processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Provide technical support and training to customers.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of service activities and parts inventory.

Requirements

• Qualified Trade Test: Millwright or Fitter.
• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years mechanical and basic electrical experience.
• Product knowledge and working with food machinery previously will be an advantage.
• Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Calibration skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Instrumentation reading ability.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Drivers license.

Our benefits include

• Medical aid (optional)
• Pension fund
• Income protection cover
• Group Life cover
• 13th Cheque

Why work at JBT Marel

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.