About this role
An exciting full-time opportunity is available for an experienced Maintenance Technician in KwaZulu-Natal. This role is ideal for a qualified artisan with strong mechanical and electrical maintenance expertise who is passionate about equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, and operational excellence.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving plant machinery and equipment to ensure maximum uptime and efficient operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Job Overview
Position: Maintenance Technician
Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Engineering & Technical
Position Purpose
The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring that all plant machinery, equipment, and facility assets operate safely and efficiently. The position involves fault diagnosis, preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, and compliance with company standards and government regulations.
This role contributes directly to minimizing downtime, improving equipment performance, and supporting continuous production operations.
Key Responsibilities
Plant Maintenance and Equipment Reliability
Perform routine maintenance on plant machinery and equipment.
Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and implement effective repairs.
Conduct equipment inspections to identify potential issues before failures occur.
Maintain high levels of equipment reliability and operational performance.
Support asset lifecycle management and equipment optimization initiatives.
Preventative Maintenance
Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules.
Ensure maintenance activities are documented and completed according to company procedures.
Monitor equipment performance to reduce unexpected breakdowns.
Implement maintenance improvements that increase plant efficiency and reliability.
Fault Finding and Troubleshooting
Investigate equipment failures and identify root causes.
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Assist with PLC fault diagnosis and basic programming tasks where required.
Resolve maintenance issues quickly to minimize operational downtime.
Safety and Compliance
Follow all Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations.
Adhere to company safety policies and procedures at all times.
Practice safe working methods when performing maintenance tasks.
Ensure equipment operates according to legal and company standards.
Serve as a competent person as required by applicable regulations.
Inspection and Reporting
Conduct daily inspections of plant equipment and facilities.
Record and report maintenance findings and operational concerns.
Identify risks that may impact plant performance or safety.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
Spare Parts and Inventory Management
Source and manage maintenance spare parts and equipment.
Ensure critical components are available to support maintenance activities.
Assist in inventory control to prevent shortages and production interruptions.
Team Leadership and Support
Supervise and motivate maintenance team members where required.
Support collaborative problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
Carry out tasks assigned by management efficiently and professionally.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
Grade 12 (Matric)
N4 Qualification
Trade Tested Artisan (Millwright)
Technical Requirements
PLC Experience
Mechanical and electrical maintenance knowledge
Experience
3 to 5 years of technical maintenance experience
Previous experience within an FMCG manufacturing environment
Required Skills and Knowledge
Technical Competencies
Trade Tested Artisan qualification (Millwright, Electrical, or Mechanical)
Mechanical and electrical systems maintenance
Preventative and predictive maintenance planning
Root cause analysis and fault-finding expertise
PLC troubleshooting and basic programming knowledge
Hydraulics and pneumatics systems maintenance
Robotics systems understanding
CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems) experience
Equipment reliability management
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) principles
Operational Skills
Ability to reduce equipment downtime
Plant performance optimization
Maintenance planning and scheduling
Asset management and equipment lifecycle monitoring
Personal Attributes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Self-motivated and proactive
Commitment to workplace safety
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Continuous improvement mindset
Why Apply for This Maintenance Technician Role?
This opportunity offers skilled maintenance professionals the chance to work in a dynamic FMCG environment where they can contribute directly to plant reliability, operational efficiency, and business success.
The role provides valuable exposure to advanced maintenance systems, equipment optimization strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting long-term career growth within the engineering and technical field.
