Maintenance Technician – Cold Store

Joblink Placement; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Cold Store company seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician in Durban. The role involves the oversight of maintenance operations, focusing on refrigeration systems and facility upkeep, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and budget constraints over five years of required experience. Ideal candidates hold relevant certifications and can work in challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: N4 Matric.
• Preferred: N5-N6 in relevant fields.
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor refrigeration systems and perform facility maintenance.
• Manage assets and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Adhere to maintenance budget and report on performance.

Skills

Computer Literate

Working with CMMS

PLC Knowledge

Maintenance of Ammonia Systems

General Building Maintenance

Education

N4 – Matric (NQF)

N5 – N6 (Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration)

Red Seal Certified

Millwright

Job description

A well-established Cold Store company is looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their team. If you meet the set-out requirements to perform the key performance areas successfully then this position is just for you.

POSITION PURPOSE :

The main purpose of this position is to fill the complete maintenance function of the entire facility, this will include but not limited to the monitoring and reporting of the refrigeration systems, maintenance of the sub-ambient facilities, management and control of assets, building upkeep to ensure a safe and compliant operational functionality of the site while remaining within budget.

Duties & Responsibilities

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS / OUTPUTS / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effective monitoring and reporting of Refrigeration Systems.
• Maintain and adhere to all audit preparation and communication.
• Upkeep and maintenance of Building and facility.
• Assure energy efficiency at all times
• Full Maintenance of the sub ambient facility.
• Adhere to and maintain maintenance budget
• Asset Management and Control.
• Invest in personal development
• Assurance of Safety and compliance of regulation stipulations.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Qualifications Minimum : N4 – Matric (NQF)
• Preferred : N5 – N6 (Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration)
• Red seal certified (e / Seta)
• Millwright

EXPERIENCE

• 5 + years with preferred qualification.
• Preferred : +5 years with preferred qualification with red seal certification.
• CAT A valid accreditation

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Operational infrastructure maintenance : Mobile Racking, Loading Docks and temperature seal doors and walling.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with (MHE) Material handling equipment
• Extensive knowledge of Ammonia refrigeration system
• Extensive electrical three phase and single-phase knowledge
• General Building Maintenance : Plumbing, Painting, and Plastering.
• Extensive knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety rules, requirements, lockouts, tagout and risk assessments

SKILLS

• Computer Literate (Outlook, Excel)
• Working with computer maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Programable logic controller (PLC)
• Able to work at Cold to sub-zero environments
• Maintaining of FMCG and logistic portfolio Able to keep composure under pressure and emergencies Reporting on incidents and activities Maintaining of Ammonia refrigeration system components

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Code B driver’s licence with own reliable vehicle
• Passed credit and criminal checks
• Passed medical exams
• Company equipment requirements
• Maintenance Tools and equipment.
• Adverse working conditions
• Cold Storage / Sub-zero Conditions
• Working at Heights
• Working in Confined spaces / hazardous areas

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