Plant Utilities Technician – Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance

Bbisolutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Private Healthcare Scheme

15 days Annual Leave (increases with a

Long Service Awards

Job summary

BBI is seeking a Plant Utilities Operations Technician for the Cape Town site. This temporary, full-time role covers maintenance of utilities, equipment and data documentation across production and service delivery functions.

As a trade-tested artisan, you will perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, upkeep compliance with GMP and safety standards, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and after-hours standby when required.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance roles in manufacturing.
• Trade-qualified with red seal or equivalent.
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operating conditions daily (Boiler, HVAC, RO water, Chiller).
• Record plant data and manage deviations.
• Carry out basic autonomous maintenance of utilities equipment.
• Maintain energy usage records (water, electricity, effluent).
• Manage plant logs and service records.
• Support GMP practices and 5S standards.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Record keeping

Electrical repairs

Education

N3 or N4 (preferred) plus trade qualification

Trade-tested electrician / mechanical / refrigeration

Tools

ERP systems

GMP practices

Job description

BBI is seeking a Plant Utilities Operations Technician for the Cape Town site. This temporary, full-time role covers maintenance of utilities, equipment and data documentation across production and service delivery functions.

As a trade-tested artisan, you will perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, upkeep compliance with GMP and safety standards, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and after-hours standby when required.