Field Technician / Field Engineer, Blackheath

Howland Recruiting; Cape Town; In loco; ZAR 300.000 - 450.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Howland Recruiting is seeking a skilled Field Technician / Field Engineer to join an on-site team in Blackheath, Cape Town. The role focuses on providing technical and after-sales support in the FMCG production and manufacturing sectors.

The ideal candidate will have a Millwright/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering qualification and at least 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include writing technical documentation, developing databases, delivering training, and occasional national or international travel.

This is a full-time role with standard working hours from Monday to Friday.

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Technical / Manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on ability with a passion for producing detailed written reports.
• Solid attendance record with sound references.

Mansioni

• Technical and after-sales support.
• Write and validate technical information for documentation.
• Develop and maintain a database of technical specifications.
• Participate in projects and research as required.
• Deliver training sessions.
• Travel nationally and internationally for training and projects.

Conoscenze

Technical problem-solving

Client interaction

Report writing

Planning and organizational skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Health and safety standards adherence

Formazione

Millwright / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Our client, a leading player in the FMCG, production and manufacturing sectors, is seeking a skilled Field Technician / Field Engineer to join their on-site team in Blackheath, Cape Town. This role offers the chance to work within a supportive, results-driven culture that values technical expertise and proactive problem resolution.

Qualifications

• Millwright / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering qualification


• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Technical / Manufacturing environment


• Strong hands-on ability with a passion for producing detailed written reports


• Excellent planning, organisational and client interaction skills


• Business English proficiency (written and verbal)


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)


• Solid attendance record with sound references


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Strong adherence to quality as well as health and safety standards


• Valid driver’s license and passport for travelling both nationally and internationally


• Live in Western Cape

Responsibilities

• Technical and after-sales support


• Write and validate technical information use for documentation


• Develop and maintain a database of technical specifications and information


• Supply technical information to marketing, sales, spares and customers


• Participate in projects and research as required


• Conduct testing and validations


• Deliver training sessions


• Travel nationally and internationally for training, projects, commissioning and fault finding

Working Hours

Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
Friday: 08:00 – 16:00

Salary

To be discussed