Maintenance Fitter

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa seeks a Maintenance Technician for various responsibilities, including machine and equipment maintenance, plumbing, and adherence to safety and quality management systems. Ideal candidates must hold a Grade 12 certificate and a Trade Tested Certificate, along with maintenance skills and basic knowledge of HACCP systems.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent and Trade Tested Certificate required.
• Proficient in maintenance skills and basic plumbing and electrical knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of HACCP system and related processes is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs on machines, equipment, and vehicles.
• Manage buildings and grounds maintenance and repairs.
• Adhere to Quality Management Systems (QMS) standards and participate in quality seminars.
• Ensure health, safety, and cleanliness in the workplace.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Basic HACCP knowledge

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Trade Tested Certificate

Job description

Reference: 10790 CM

Consultant: Christa Mostert

Job Description:

• Machine, Equipment and Vehicle Maintenance
  • Carries out preventative maintenance according to the maintenance plan and attends to break downs on all machines, equipment, vehicles, etc.
  • Performs improvements on machines and equipment when necessary.
  • Ensures correct lubricants are used for a specified machine/product as advised by the machine/product specifications.
  • Ensures proper care and use of workshop machines, tools and equipment.
  • Orders and collects spares and other maintenance requirements in conjunction with Maintenance Manager and Production Manager Bottling.
  • Fabricates minor spares / process requirements using a lathe, drill press, welding and any other equipment as required.
  • Responds to call outs and attends to breakdowns when required.
  • Maintains registers according to the OHAS Act statutory requirements for power tools, ladders, pressure vessels and lifting devices.
  • Liaises with service companies on plant service issues, air compressors, hoists and fork lift trucks.
  • Completes all break down and preventative maintenance records according to QMS procedures.
• Buildings & Grounds Maintenance
  • Carries out preventative maintenance and repair work on buildings when required.
  • Attends to breakdowns and liaises with departmental managers to limit disruption to processes.
  • Carries out basic plumbing and electrical repairs as required in plant.
• Quality Management Systems
  • Adheres to QMS standards and procedures.
  • Follows QMS protocol as described by QMS procedures.
  • Ensures that the security of the premises is intact for responsible areas.
  • Adheres to the set GMP protocol and participates in various quality seminars.
• Health, Safety and Housekeeping
  • Controls CCPs including Sanitation Testing of machines and equipment worked on during maintenance.
  • Carries out sanitation of workshop and parts store.
  • Participates in annual HACCP training and in H&S committee meetings when required.
  • Adheres to protective clothing policy.
  • Ensures compliance with company and statutory H&S policies and procedures.
  • Works closely with the safety representative to ensure adherence to safe work practices.
  • Contributes to the company’s safety awareness by monitoring contractors whilst on site and reports any deviations to the safety representative or maintenance/production manager.
  • Ensures housekeeping is kept in order and meets required standards and all areas of responsibility are clean and neat.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent and Trade Tested Certificate
• Maintenance skills and some plumbing and electrical knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of HACCP system.
• Basic knowledge of the Pre‑requisite Program – ISOPE01
• In depth knowledge of HACCP Plan for glass and Bib filling - ISOPH02

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV to [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.