Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician | Drive Uptime & Quality

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training opportunities

Paid leave

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Employee assistance program

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Maintenance Technician for our client’s industrial plant in Benoni, Gauteng. The role focuses on leading maintenance operations, diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical issues, and implementing preventative programs to minimise downtime.

You will mentor junior technicians, interpret blueprints, oversee installations, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while collaborating with production and engineering teams for reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or relevant technical certificate is required.
• 8+ years of industrial maintenance experience, senior/lead capacity preferred.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical/electrical systems and interpret schematics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose complex issues across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules.
• Lead and mentor junior maintenance technicians; oversee installations and modifications.
• Read engineering drawings and schematics to guide repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and downtime; ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team management

Problem-solving

Education

Trade qualification (Mech Fitter/Millwright/Electrician)

Relevant technical certificate

Tools

Preventative maintenance software

Reading drawings/schematics

Maintenance tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Maintenance Technician for our client’s industrial plant in Benoni, Gauteng. The role focuses on leading maintenance operations, diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical issues, and implementing preventative programs to minimise downtime.

You will mentor junior technicians, interpret blueprints, oversee installations, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while collaborating with production and engineering teams for reliability improvements.