PLANT AND YARD ASSISTANT – CONSTRUCTION / PLANT OPERATIONS

The Recruitment Pro; Durban; On-site; ZAR 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Plant and Yard Assistant for a role based in Kwa-Zulu Natal. The position involves ensuring efficient operations within the plant, asset management, and yard control, supporting the Plant and Yard Manager. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of technical or plant-related experience and a Grade 12 qualification. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, maintaining records, and supporting compliance efforts. This hands-on role requires a practical mindset and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years technical or plant-related experience.
• Hands-on, operational mindset.
• Basic mechanical and plant knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plant, asset and yard operations per BOS process flow.
• Conduct pre- and post-inspections on internal and external assets.
• Perform minor maintenance and monitor preventative maintenance needs.
• Maintain accurate asset, service, calibration and audit records.
• Support stock takes and asset register updates.
• Ensure documentation for drivers, operators and labour is complete and on time.
• Assist with yard, building and premises upkeep.
• Support SHEQ compliance and reporting.
• Provide operational support to Plant and Yard Manager.

Skills

Asset and stock control

Plant and yard operations

Preventative maintenance support

Administration and document control

Education

Grade 12

Job description

PLANT AND YARD ASSISTANT – CONSTRUCTION / PLANT OPERATIONS

Operational support role ensuring efficient plant, asset and yard control in line with BOS standards.

Location: Kwa-Zulu Natal
Department: Plant & Yard
Reports to: Plant and Yard Manager

Role Summary

Supports asset management, yard operations and administration to ensure plant availability, compliance and operational efficiency. Hands‑on role covering inspections, records, stock control and general yard support.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with plant, asset and yard operations per BOS process flow
• Conduct pre- and post-inspections on internal and external assets
• Perform minor maintenance and monitor preventative maintenance needs
• Maintain accurate asset, service, calibration and audit records
• Support stock takes and asset register updates
• Ensure documentation for drivers, operators and labour is complete and on time
• Assist with yard, building and premises upkeep
• Support SHEQ compliance and reporting
• Provide operational support to Plant and Yard Manager

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• 2+ years technical or plant-related experience
• Hands‑on, operational mindset
• Basic mechanical and plant knowledge

Core Competencies

• Asset and stock control
• Plant and yard operations
• Preventative maintenance support
• Administration and document control
• BOS and SHEQ system compliance
• Teamwork and internal customer service