Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician – On‑Site & Growth

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage and overtime

Health and life insurance

Pension fund contribution

Generous annual leave

Training and development

Career advancement

Uniform and tool allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to join our client’s on-site team in Centurion, Gauteng, SA. This role focuses on preventative maintenance, diagnosing and repairing complex industrial machinery, and ensuring uptime of production lines.

The ideal candidate has a trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics, at least five years’ hands-on experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety and efficiency. Shifts and on-call as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience as a Maintenance Technician in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with CMMS software and reading technical drawings/schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, conveyors, and automated systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues and carry out repairs.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair new equipment and machinery.
• Read and interpret manuals, blueprints, schematics, and diagnostic data.
• Maintain CMMS records of maintenance activities.
• Ensure safety regulations and company policies are followed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to join our client’s on-site team in Centurion, Gauteng, SA. This role focuses on preventative maintenance, diagnosing and repairing complex industrial machinery, and ensuring uptime of production lines.

The ideal candidate has a trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics, at least five years’ hands-on experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety and efficiency. Shifts and on-call as required.