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Job summary
A reputable company in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a Maintenance Foreman to lead its mechanical maintenance team at a key production facility. This role is ideal for a technically skilled and safety-conscious leader with a strong background in plant maintenance and team supervision, requiring relevant experience and technical knowledge.
Qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience as an Artisan (Fitter/Millwright).
- 5+ years in a supervisory or foreman role.
- Experience with boilers, pumps, and conveyor systems.
Responsibilities
- Oversee maintenance and repair of mechanical systems and plant equipment.
- Lead and manage a team of artisans and maintenance staff.
- Plan and schedule preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Conduct inspections and manage the asset register.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and inventory.
- Coordinate with contractors and suppliers for parts and services.
- Provide technical support to operations and ensure minimal downtime.
Skills
Education
Tools
A reputable company in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a Maintenance Foreman to lead its mechanical maintenance team at a key production facility. This role is ideal for a technically skilled and safety-conscious leader with a strong background in plant maintenance and team supervision.
- Matric or equivalent
- Trade Test: Fitter or Millwright, or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years’ experience as an Artisan (Fitter/Millwright)
- 5+ years in a supervisory or foreman role
- Experience with boilers, pumps, and conveyor systems
- Proficient in planned maintenance systems (e.g., Pragma, SAP PM)
- Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills
- Safety- and quality-focused mindset
- Oversee maintenance and repair of mechanical systems and plant equipment
- Lead and manage a team of artisans and maintenance staff
- Plan and schedule preventative and corrective maintenanceEnsure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
- Conduct inspections and manage the asset register
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and inventory
- Coordinate with contractors and suppliers for parts and services
- Provide technical support to operations and ensure minimal downtime
- Report incidents and implement corrective actions
- Mechanical fault finding & troubleshooting
- Preventative maintenance planning
- Team leadership & coaching
- Equipment inspections & audits
- CMMS (Pragma, SAP PM)
- Knowledge of pumps, boilers, conveyors
- Health & safety compliance
- Technical reporting & asset control
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.