Maintenance / Workshop Engineer, Meat, Gauteng

Par Excellance H.R.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance / Workshop Engineer in Gauteng. This role involves ensuring the efficient operation of mechanical systems in a meat processing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background and experience in troubleshooting and maintaining various machinery. Responsibilities include compliance with health and safety regulations, preventive maintenance schedules, and providing technical support to staff.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years mechanical / workshop experience in food / meat processing plant.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and schematics.
• Experience in troubleshooting mechanical and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local and international food processing standards.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Implement preventive and corrective maintenance schedules.

Skills

Understanding of mechanical systems

Hydraulics and pneumatics expertise

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork ability

Education

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

GCC (Mechanical / Factories) / GMR 2.1 Representative

Job description

MAINTENANCE / WORKSHOP ENGINEER, MEAT, GAUTENG R 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 G