Maintenance Technician - Millwright at Rhodes Food Group

RFG Foods; East London; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

RFG Foods, a leading FMCG Juice Manufacturing company, is searching for a Maintenance Technician (Millwright) for their Juice Plant in Wellington, Western Cape. This role involves ensuring optimal performance of essential systems, handling both mechanical and electrical maintenance, and supporting junior staff. Candidates should have a Millwright Trade Certificate and at least 5 years of experience in a similar environment.

Benefits

Hands-on support and training opportunities

Dynamic work environment with a focus on safety

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Technician/Millwright, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in mechanical and electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and control panels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on plant machinery.
• Perform mechanical and electrical fault-finding and repairs on critical systems.
• Maintain and repair electrical systems, including wiring and control systems.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Communication

Planning and time management

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Millwright Trade Certificate (minimum N4)

Job description

Introduction

Join RFG Foods - a leading FMCG Juice Manufacturing company - as we search for a skilled and experienced Maintenance Technician (Millwright) to join our high-performing Engineering team at our Juice Plant in Wellington, Western Cape.

If you're passionate about keeping essential systems running at peak efficiency - from boilers and ammonia plants to water systems and electrical panels - this is your chance to step into a vital role where your technical skills and proactive mindset will directly impact production and quality.

Reporting to our Senior Utilities Technician, you'll be working in a fast-paced, safety-first environment where your mechanical and electrical expertise will help us drive excellence, every day.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on plant machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Perform mechanical and electrical fault-finding and repairs on critical systems such as boilers, ammonia refrigeration plant, water treatment facilities, compressors, pasteurizers, and fillers.
• Respond quickly and effectively to unplanned breakdowns, troubleshoot faults, and collaborate with production to restore operations efficiently.
• Maintain, repair, and install electrical systems, including building and upgrading panels, wiring, and control systems.
• Assist with general maintenance across departments, including pumps, hydrolifts, agitators, and flow meters.
• Refurbish, rebuild, and replace worn or damaged mechanical and electrical parts to extend equipment lifespan.
• Keep detailed maintenance records, including work performed, parts used, time taken, and associated costs.
• Promote and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment by following 5S principles and safety protocols.
• Provide hands-on support to junior maintenance staff and apprentices; assist in their training and skills development.
• Participate in a standby rotation to provide after-hours maintenance support, including weekends and public holidays when required.
• Communicate clearly and regularly with production, engineering, and utilities teams to ensure alignment on maintenance priorities.
  
  

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Grade 12 (Matric) and Millwright Trade Certificate (minimum N4).
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Technician/ Millwright, preferably in a food or beverage manufacturing environment with exposure to Tetra Pak equipment beneficial.
• Strong expertise in both mechanical and electrical maintenance, including fault-finding, control panels, and switchgear.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a team environment.
• Strong planning and time management abilities, with a commitment to meeting deadlines.