Lead Millwright - FMCG Plant Maintenance (Cape Town)

Rite Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 457,000 - 547,000; Full time

Job summary

Rite Recruitment is seeking a Senior Millwright for a CAPE Town-based FMCG operation. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing complex mechanical and electrical systems on production line equipment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years' post-trade experience, Millwright trade-tested, and knowledge of GMP/HACCP. Salary is around R45 000 per month, with strong emphasis on safety and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Millwright in FMCG environments preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills with ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Familiarity with GMP and HACCP standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, and disassemble machinery according to blueprints and technical specs.
• Perform routine maintenance to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal functionality.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues on production and plant machinery.
• Repair or replace defective parts using hand and power tools.
• Align and calibrate machinery to meet operational requirements.
• Weld and fabricate components as needed.

Skills

Millwright experience

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting PLC

Reading schematics

Welding

Teamwork

Health & safety

Food safety GMP HACCP

Attention to detail

Continuous learning

Refrigeration experience

Physical fitness

Education

N3-N6

Millwright Trade Tested

Job description

Rite Recruitment is seeking a Senior Millwright for a CAPE Town-based FMCG operation. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing complex mechanical and electrical systems on production line equipment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years' post-trade experience, Millwright trade-tested, and knowledge of GMP/HACCP. Salary is around R45 000 per month, with strong emphasis on safety and preventive maintenance.