This job is for a Maintenance Technician at a South African food manufacturing and supply company based in Somerset West, Western Cape. The company processes and distributes industrial-grade fruit and vegetable products. They are looking for someone skilled in keeping machines and equipment running smoothly to support their production and packaging operations.

As a Maintenance Technician, your main job will be to keep all the company’s production, packaging, refrigeration, and utility equipment in top working condition. You will make sure everything runs efficiently and stays available when needed. This includes doing regular checks and repairs to prevent breakdowns and fixing any issues quickly when they happen. You will also help manage the maintenance systems, work with the stores team to keep spare parts organized, and suggest ways to improve how things are done to make operations smoother. Another important part of the job is making sure all maintenance work follows health, safety, and food manufacturing rules to keep everything safe and compliant.

To qualify for this job, you need to be a trade-tested Millwright, which means you have the right technical skills for mechanical and electrical work. You should have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in maintenance, ideally in a food processing, packaging, or similar industrial environment. The company is looking for someone with hands-on experience working with automated production equipment, 3-phase motors, variable speed drives (VSDs), pneumatic systems, and industrial sensors. You should also be good at troubleshooting mechanical and electrical problems and be able to read and understand wiring diagrams and machine schematics. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are also important.

The company offers a competitive salary between R420,000 and R480,000 per year, depending on your experience and skills. This is a permanent full-time position, so you would be joining the team on a long-term basis. The job provides a good opportunity to work in a growing industry and gain valuable experience in food manufacturing and supply chain operations.