Plant Maintenance Manager & Millwright

Fouche & Co Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 391,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Fouche & Co Recruitment’s client in the South African food manufacturing sector is seeking a Maintenance Millwright / Maintenance Manager to oversee plant maintenance, direct electrical and mechanical repairs, manage sparing and suppliers, and support shift production to minimize downtime.

You will read schematics, perform preventative maintenance, handle RFQs and ordering via QuickBooks, and ensure compliance with health and safety.

Qualifications

• Trade Qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics (Trade Test / Red Seal preferred).
• Extensive hands-on experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong proficiency in electrical systems, control circuits, pneumatics, bearings, and gear systems.
• Computer literacy, including working knowledge of Excel, Word, email, and QuickBooks (adv).
• Willingness to work shifts (6:00 am – 6:00 pm) and handle on-call duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift production activities and communicate effectively with plant staff.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, wiring, motors, control panels, and instrumentation.
• Perform mechanical maintenance on plant equipment including pumps, compressors, gearboxes, conveyors, and motors.
• Conduct routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and rapid troubleshooting during equipment breakdowns.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Handle administrative and operational duties including generating spreadsheets, managing emails, issuing RFQs, placing orders, and utilizing QuickBooks.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and strict compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical maintenance

Schematic interpretation

Communication & teamwork

Shift work readiness

Education

Trade Qualification in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics

Tools

Excel

Word

QuickBooks

Email

Job description

Fouche & Co Recruitment’s client in the South African food manufacturing sector is seeking a Maintenance Millwright / Maintenance Manager to oversee plant maintenance, direct electrical and mechanical repairs, manage sparing and suppliers, and support shift production to minimize downtime.

You will read schematics, perform preventative maintenance, handle RFQs and ordering via QuickBooks, and ensure compliance with health and safety.