Maintenance Coordinator

The Weir Group PLC; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Gqeberha is looking for a Maintenance Coordinator to provide maintenance and preventive planning for plant equipment. The ideal candidate will have a relevant technical qualification or be a qualified Artisan with 3-5 years of experience in maintenance. Responsibilities include managing maintenance schedules, performing safety checks, and ensuring compliance with company policies. This is an opportunity to grow in a dynamic organization committed to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Three to five years related experience in maintenance or relevant technical field.
• Experience in electrical, mechanical or instrumentation trades.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret various safety and maintenance documents.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain all maintenance schedules for plant equipment.
• Ensure preventative checks are performed on schedule.
• Manage maintenance records and stock levels.

Skills

Preventative maintenance systems

Ability to read and interpret safety documents

Ability to write routine reports

Education

Qualified Artisan or relevant technical qualification

Tools

Basic tools for electrical, mechanical or instrumentation work

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Coordinator

Division: Weir Minerals HBF

Location: Port Elizabeth

Onsite

Purpose of Role: To provide maintenance planning and preventive maintenance planning.

Why choose Weir: Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future. At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor‑make their own career and do the best work of our lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain all maintenance schedules for all plant equipment at HBF.
• Ensure that all preventative checks are done on time, e.g. load tests on all lifting devices, pressure test on all pressure vessels, etc.
• Ensure that all maintenance records are kept and filed as per company policy, and manage stock levels in the maintenance store.
• Arrange and expedite all maintenance purchase orders as well as all subcontracted work.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications

• Qualified Artisan with three to five years related experience or a relevant technical qualification with three to five years’ experience.
• Basic understanding and/or have worked on preventative maintenance systems.
• Experience in other trades (electrical, mechanical or instrumentation).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low‑carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.