Maintenance Technician

Westfalia Fruit; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational supplier of fresh produce is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the upkeep and repair of Packhouse and Ripening Facility Equipment in Stellenbosch. The ideal candidate will have a Millwright/Electro-Mechanical Trade Certificate and relevant maintenance experience in a production environment. This role involves conducting safety inspections and ensuring equipment reliability. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including provident fund and medical aid.

Benefits

Provident fund

Insured benefits

Medical aid

Annual bonus option

Qualifications

• Must have relevant maintenance experience in electrical and mechanical installations.
• Experience in general fitting and low voltage electrical maintenance.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Packhouse / Ripening Facility Equipment.
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks on health and safety.
• Inspect refrigeration / coldroom equipment.

Skills

General fitting

Electrical installations

Mechanical maintenance

Welding

Basic refrigeration knowledge

Education

Matric N3 or higher

Millwright / Electro-Mechanical Trade Certificate

Job description

Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets.

Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – days a year & across the globe. With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

Purpose of the role

To maintain and repair Packhouse / Ripening Facility Equipment, driving plant availability and always ensuring high quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of Packhouse / Ripening Facility Equipment
• Maintenance and repair of conveyors, wrappers, fruit sizers, electricals, carpentry maintenance and repairs, Mechanical (i.e. fitting of machinery components, welding and minor fabrication of components)
• General fitting of mechanical components and electrical installations (e.g., LV installation, wiring of motors and controls)
• Inspection of refrigeration / coldroom equipment
• Team Building – creating a healthy and great working condition for all workers
• Health and Safety – conducting weekly toolbox talks, ensuring all safety rules and regulations are adhered to
• Ensuring machinery safety (electrical and mechanical safeties)
• Filling and signing off Safety Legal Inspection Registers for the maintenance equipment and tools
• Safe Keeping of Tools & Equipment
• Reporting of near misses

Requirements

• Matric N3 or higher
• Millwright / Electro-Mechanical Trade Certificate (Qualification)
• Years of relevant maintenance experience (post qualification) within a production environment in Electrical and Mechanical installations
• Experience in general fitting, fabrication and low voltage electrical maintenance & installations in a production environment
• Basic experience on Refrigeration / Coldrooms (Compressors, controllers, pumps, etc.), mechanical and electrical components and equipment
• Valid driver's licence

Behavioural Competencies

Must have integrity, passion for work, excellence and success. Able to work in a structured way under pressure. Must be willing to work overtime and standby duties. Must be willing to learn and upskill. Must be physically, medically and mentally fit to carry out the work.

Benefits

The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus. The closing date for applications will be 29th September.

• NB: Should you not receive correspondence by 30 October, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.