MAINTENANCE/WORKSHOP ENGINEER, MEAT, GAUTENG

Par Excellance H.R.; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 780 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Maintenance/Workshop Engineer for a meat processing plant in Boksburg. The ideal candidate will have a B. Sc/B. Tech or N6 in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include maintaining mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and providing technical support. This role offers a competitive salary of R780-900 000 tctc, plus negotiation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical/workshop roles, ideally in a food/meat processing context.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic systems and conveyors.
• Experience in ensuring compliance with food processing standards and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of mechanical systems critical to meat processing.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Implement preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime.

Skills

Mechanical systems understanding

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Pressure management

Education

B. Sc/B. Tech/N6 Mechanical/Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic tools

Pneumatic tools

Saws

Job description

MAINTENANCE/WORKSHOP ENGINEER, MEAT, GAUTENG

R780-900 000 tctc (plus)Neg.

Afrikaans/English B. Sc/ B. Tech/ N6 Mech/Electromech.Eng; Fitter/ Millwright; GCC(Mech./Factories)/ GMR 2.1 Rep; 3-5 years mechanical / workshop exp. in food/ meat processing plant/ abattoir / ensuring CI / safe/ efficient operation of mechanical systems/ equipment critical to meat processing/ handling. Must have strong understanding of mechanical systems/ hydraulics/ pneumatics/ pumps/ motors/ gearboxes / able to read/ interpret technical drawings/ manuals/ schematics/ strong problem-solving/ communication skills/ able to work as part of a team/ independently / under pressure in fast-paced environment. Must troubleshoot/ maintain/ repair mechanical / hydraulic systems/ conveyors/ chilling units/ pneumatic tools/ saws/ meat/ abattoir machinery. Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns/ ensure minimal disruption to operations. Ensure compliance with local/ international food processing standards health / safety laws/ environmental regulations. Oversee installation /commissioning new equipment/ coordinate vendors. Implement preventive/ corrective maintenance schedules/ reduce downtime/ extend equipment life. Maintain accurate maintenance logs/ technical docs/ equipment history. Provide technical support/ training to operational/ maintenance staff. Collaborate with Production/ QA/ Health & Safety teams/ ensure machinery operate in compliance with hygiene/ safety/ regulatory standards. Design/ modify mechanical components/ equipment layouts/ improve production efficiency/ safety. Report to CEO/ COO East Rand G1004 MARIANA 011 888-3755/082-565-2767

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