Workshop Technician - Polokwane

Headhunters; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 180 000 - 240 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Junior Workshop Technician for an opportunity in Polokwane. The role requires a qualified Millwright with an electrical background and experience in the FMCG sector. Responsibilities include troubleshooting machinery, performing routine maintenance, and providing exceptional customer service in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in the FMCG sector is essential.
• Trade tested Millwright with strong electrical/Instrumentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repairing machinery in a timely manner.
• Reading mechanical and electrical diagrams.
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting complex machinery

Electrical background

Reading manuals and diagrams

Customer service

Education

Qualified Millwright

Job description

Overview

Our client in the FMCG Industry is seeking a skilled individual for a Junior Workshop Technician role based in Polokwane.

Qualifications

• Qualified Millwright with an electrical background (2 to 3 years of experience).
• Experience in the FMCG sector a MUST.
• Must be a trade tested Millwright with strong electrical / Instrumentation.

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
• Writing up reports based on findings/service on equipment
• Performing routine maintenance on complex equipment at site or in the workshop.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and use technical judgement on complex tasks.
• 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
• Maintain safety standards both at in-house and at customers.
• Form part of the standby team.

Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.