Senior Workshop Technician (Millwright) - Durban

Headhunters; Durban; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters in Durban seeks a trade tested Millwright with strong electrical and instrumentation skills for a field service role across KwaZulu-Natal. The position requires 5+ years in a related FMCG environment, on-call duties every second week, and travel to client sites.

The ideal candidate will work independently, manage multiple job cards, and maintain safety standards while providing prompt service and technical support to customers.

Qualifications

• Trade tested Millwright with strong electrical/instrumentation knowledge.
• Minimum 5 years in a related field.
• FMCG sector experience is mandatory.
• On-call every second week (7:30–17:30 when on site).
• Willingness to travel across KwaZulu-Natal for client work.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair complex machinery quickly and professionally.
• Read manuals, diagrams, and schematics.
• Run tests and interpret results to guide repairs.
• Install, commission, and train on equipment.
• Write service reports based on findings.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Advise customers and exceed quality expectations.
• Respond to workshop breakdowns or on-site requests.
• Arrange quotes and ensure parts are available.
• Maintain safety at client sites and in-house.
• Be part of standby team.

Skills

Trade tested Millwright

Electrical / Instrumentation

Independent worker

Good communication

Self-driven

Computer literate

Manage multiple job cards

Education

Matric or equivalent NQF

Job description

Requirements:

• Matric or equivalent NQF.
• Must be a trade tested Millwright with strong electrical / Instrumentation.
• 5 years plus working experience within a related field.
• Experience in the FMCG sector a MUST!
• Experience within Food and Beverage would be an advantage.
• Must be available for on-call duty every second week, which may include Saturdays and Sundays (operational hours are from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm).
• Must be able to work independently, demonstrate initiative, manage multiple job cards, meet tight deadlines, be self-driven, computer literate, and have good communication skills.
• Extensive travel required to reach clients across KZN; this position is best described as that of a Field Service Technician (FST).

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting, repair of complex machinery in a professional / timely manner.
• Reading and understanding of manuals/blueprints/diagrams/mechanical schematics and electrical diagrams.
• Running trails/tests on equipment and interpreting the result into further recommendations.
• Undertaking installation/commissioning/training on equipment.
• Writing up reports based on findings/service on equipment.
• Performing routine maintenance on complex equipment at site or in the workshop.
• Prompt assistance/advise to customers with queries / breakdowns in an appropriate manner.
• Ensure customers' expectations are exceeded in respect to quality and service.
• Respond immediately to requests for workshop breakdowns to customers.
• Action customer services as per schedule.
• Analyse the cause of the problem.
• Arrange quotes for customers to authorise repairs.Ensure arranged and require spares to complete the job are available.
• Maintain safety standards both at in-house and at customers.
• Form part of the standby team.