Machinery Field Service Technician – Vehicle & Training

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with overtime

Medical aid coverage

Company vehicle

Ongoing training

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Service Technician - Machinery to join our client’s Bloemfontein operations. You will install, maintain, and repair industrial equipment, ensuring reliability and minimal downtime for diverse clients.

In this hands-on role, you’ll troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults, interpret technical docs, and keep detailed logs. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel across the Free State are required. A company vehicle and tools are provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Service Technician or similar role.
• Proficiency in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to interpret manuals and schematics.
• Strong organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel across the Free State.

Responsibilities

• Install new machinery, ensuring correct setup, alignment, and testing.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults, replace worn parts.
• Respond to emergency service requests with timely solutions.
• Maintain service logs and inventory of parts used.
• Communicate service status and recommendations to clients.
• Adhere to safety standards during service operations.

Skills

Service technician experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication

Driver's license

Willing to travel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Service Technician - Machinery to join our client’s Bloemfontein operations. You will install, maintain, and repair industrial equipment, ensuring reliability and minimal downtime for diverse clients.

In this hands-on role, you’ll troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults, interpret technical docs, and keep detailed logs. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel across the Free State are required. A company vehicle and tools are provided.