Millwright

RCL Foods; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 280 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Millwright to join their Baking Division in Pretoria. The ideal candidate should have a Grade 12 qualification, an N4 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, and a Trade Test Millwright certification. Responsibilities include maintaining workshop and plant equipment, fault finding, performing repairs, and implementing cost-saving initiatives. The position requires a minimum of 6 years FMCG maintenance experience, and a Code 08 driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years FMCG maintenance experience; bakery experience preferred.
• Code 08 drivers licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain workshop, plant, and all responsible areas.
• Fault finding on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Perform various types of welding and fitting repairs in the factory.
• Attend to electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
• Identify cost saving initiatives and implement.

Skills

VSD and relay control circuit fault finding

Strong PLC understanding preferably Siemens and Mitsubishi

Electrical fault finding

Good written and verbal skills

Troubleshooting and fault finding skills

Education

Grade 12/Matric

N4 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Trade Test Millwright

Job description

Job Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Application Deadline: January 19, 2026

Job Description

• At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently. We grow what matters!
• RCL FOODS is seeking a Millwright to join our Baking Division. The role will be based in Pretoria West and report to the Maintenance Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric
• N4 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• Trade Test Millwright
• Minimum 6 years FMCG maintenance experience, bakery experience will get preference
• Code 08 drivers licence essential

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain workshop, plant and all responsible areas
• Fault finding on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Performs various types of welding and fitting repairs in the factory
• Mechanical and electrical maintenance
• Preventative Maintenance of all equipment
• Attend to Electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
• Standby duties and shift patten when required.
• Chillers, Compressors, Boiler and Generator basic experience required
• Attends to breakdowns timeously in order to minimise production downtime.
• Fault finding on PLC, VSD and related equipment.
• Identify cost saving initiatives and implement
• Guides, trains and coordinates the functions of the artisan assistant.
• Undertake regular planned job observations to minimise risks.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• VSD and relay control circuit fault finding.
• Strong PLC understanding preferably Siemens and Mitsubishi
• Electrical fault finding, improvement projects.
• Knowledge of photo electric and proximity switches is essential
• Good written, verbal skills, planning & co-ordinating skills
• Ability to work independently and good technical ability
• Troubleshooting, fault finding skills