Maintenance Technician

CHEP UK Ltd.; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 380,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model

Job summary

CHEP Bloemfontein is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, fault find, repair and improve electrical, mechanical and automated systems to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

You will lead maintenance tasks, support installation and commissioning of new equipment, and drive safety and continuous improvement in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities to grow technical capability within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in maintenance within an industrial environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding expertise with PLC and automation experience.
• Allan Bradley PLC experience is highly desirable.
• Robotics and automated machinery experience is advantageous.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems experience required.
• VSD experience useful for motor control.
• PILZ Safety Systems and Fortress Interlocks knowledge preferred.
• Experience in highly automated manufacturing environments.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant machinery and equipment with minimal downtime.
• Execute preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Conduct electrical, mechanical and automation fault finding.
• Support the installation, commissioning and optimisation of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
• Source maintenance spares and equipment as required.
• Coach operators to develop technical capability.
• Maintain maintenance records and job cards.
• Drive a strong safety culture across the site.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PLC automation

Robotics and automation

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

VSD (Variable Speed Drive)

PILZ Safety Systems

Fortress Interlocks/Locks

Diagnostic & problem-solving

Education

Millwright N4-N6 qualification in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Perform hands-on fault diagnosis and repair of plant equipment, resolving issues efficiently to minimize operational downtime and maintain productivity.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to schedule and execute preventive and breakdown maintenance activities, ensuring timely repairs and maintenance.
• Manage spare parts inventory to guarantee stock availability, preventing delays in maintenance tasks and ensuring smooth operations.
• Conduct regular inspections of machinery and equipment, documenting all maintenance activities, repairs, and downtime for tracking and reporting purposes.
• Lead and manage capital projects, including coordination with contractors, ensuring schedules are met, and controlling related expenditures to ensure project success.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards by fostering a zero-harm environment, maintaining adherence to corporate safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and support during equipment installation and acceptance testing, ensuring new systems meet operational standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, cost efficiency, product quality, and service delivery through the application of best maintenance practices and process optimization.

Join CHEP's Bloemfontein operation as we embark on an exciting period of growth and innovation. With the introduction of advanced automated machinery and new technologies, this role offers a unique opportunity to work on industry-leading equipment while building valuable technical expertise for the future.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the maintenance, fault finding, repair and continuous improvement of electrical, mechanical and automated systems to ensure safe, reliable and efficient plant operations. You will play a key role in supporting operational excellence while helping to develop technical capability across the site.

What You'll Do

• Maintain and repair plant machinery and equipment with minimal downtime.
• Execute preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Conduct electrical, mechanical and automation fault finding.
• Support the installation, commissioning and optimisation of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, statutory requirements and company standards.
• Source maintenance spares and equipment as required.
• Coach and support operators in developing technical capability.
• Maintain maintenance records and job card completion.
• Drive a strong safety culture across the site

What You'll Bring

• Qualified Millwright N4-N6 qualification in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years' experience in maintenance within an industrial environment
• Strong electrical fault-finding expertise PLC and automation experience
• Highly Desirable Allan Bradley PLC experience
• Robotics and automated machinery experience
• Hydraulic systems experience
• Pneumatic systems experience
• VSD (Variable Speed Drive) experience
• PILZ Safety Systems experience
• Fortress Interlocks/Locks experience
• Experience working within highly automated manufacturing environments
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Remote Type Not Remote

Skills to succeed in the role Adaptability, Compressors, Vacuum Pumps and Related Equipment, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Drawings and Schematics, Electric and Electronic Controls, Electric Motors, Empathy, Experimentation, Fans, Blowers and Supporting Ductwork, Lubrication Types and Systems, Machining (Lathes, Milling, and Drill Presses), Mathematic Literacy, Mechanical Literacy, Pipe Systems and Valves, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems, Power Transmission Systems, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers, Welding, Brazing and Soldering, Written Communication

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [e-mail].

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model, for available positions.