Maintenance Technician: Hands-on Plant Uptime & Safety

Greys Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and safety training

Job summary

Greys Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the upkeep of machinery, tools and infrastructure across multiple plants. The role focuses on routine inspections, basic maintenance, and safe operation, with a willingness to travel between sites as required.

You will assist with electrical/mechanical tasks, adhere to health and safety standards, and keep accurate maintenance logs. A technical mindset and ability to work shifts are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
• Electrical skills and mechanical aptitude are highly advantageous.
• Ability to work across multiple plants and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections on production equipment.
• Assist with basic preventive maintenance and repairs of machinery and tools.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and follow safety procedures.
• Escalate downtime and failures to maintenance manager and keep MTTR logs.
• Collaborate and communicate with colleagues; move between plants as required.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Welding and fabrication

Power tools knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Health and safety procedures

Eye-hand coordination

Work at heights / confined spaces

Physical fitness

Driver’s license

Basic computer literacy

Willingness to work shifts/overtime

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

N3 – N6 certificate preferable

Job description

Greys Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the upkeep of machinery, tools and infrastructure across multiple plants. The role focuses on routine inspections, basic maintenance, and safe operation, with a willingness to travel between sites as required.

You will assist with electrical/mechanical tasks, adhere to health and safety standards, and keep accurate maintenance logs. A technical mindset and ability to work shifts are essential.