Junior Maintenance Manager (Millwright)

Flink Recruitment; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Maintenance Manager (Millwright) in Germiston, Gauteng. The ideal candidate should be a qualified Millwright with 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment. The role involves performing breakdown and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and supervising maintenance assistants. This is a permanent position with a salary range of R 25,000 - 30,000, and candidates must have a valid driver's license and own a car.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Basic understanding of preventative maintenance systems.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, or standby when required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Assist with planning and scheduling maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults.
• Ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently.
• Supervise maintenance assistants and contractors when required.
• Maintain maintenance records and reports.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and company policies.
• Assist with spare parts control and basic cost management.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical fault-finding

Problem-solving ability

Good communication skills

Time management and planning

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Qualified Millwright (Red Seal)

Job description

Our client is looking for a Junior Maintenance Manager (Millwright) to join their team in Germiston

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Assist with planning and scheduling maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults.
• Ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently.
• Supervise maintenance assistants and contractors when required.
• Maintain maintenance records and reports.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and company policies.
• Assist with spare parts control and basic cost management.

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Millwright (Red Seal).
• 2–5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Basic understanding of preventative maintenance systems.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, or standby when required.

SKILLS

• Electrical and mechanical fault-finding.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Good communication skills.
• Time management and planning.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Employment Details

• Employment Type : Permanent Employment
• Industry : Meat Industry
• Work space preference : Work Onsite
• Ideal work province : Gauteng
• Ideal work city : Germiston
• Salary bracket : R 25000 - 30000
• Drivers License : CODE B (Car)
• Own car needed : Yes