Pietermaritzburg: FITTER (Factory Mechanical Maintenance)

Title: Fitter (Factory Manufacturing Maintenance) Area: Pietermaritzburg Industry: Manufacturing | Industrial Production | Plant Maintenance Ref No.: TRG 2142 Start Date: Negotiable Type: Permanent Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable Overtime Shift / Standby Allowance Provident Fund Open to: Medium & Senior Trade Tested Fitters An opportunity exists for an experienced Trade Tested Fitter to join a well-established, performance-driven manufacturing operation based in Pietermaritzburg. This role is suited to a hands-on artisan who thrives in a high-output production environment where plant reliability, preventative maintenance, and minimal downtime are critical to operational success. This role is ideal for a proactive artisan who takes pride in precision workmanship, plant uptime, and long-term equipment reliability. Medium-level Fitters looking to grow into senior responsibility are welcome to apply, as are seasoned Senior Fitters seeking a stable, performance-focused environment. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform mechanical maintenance within a continuous manufacturing plant environment Conduct fault-finding, diagnostics, testing, and inspections on mechanical systems Work on gears, motors, bearings, shafts, couplings, pumps, drives, and associated machine components Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance to reduce breakdowns and downtime Execute breakdown repairs under production pressure Inspect, repair, replace, and install mechanical equipment and components Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports Support plant reliability and equipment optimisation initiatives Participate in shutdown planning and execution Ensure compliance with safety, ISO, and environmental standards Work shifts, weekend rotations, and standby duties as required Collaborate effectively with production, electrical, and supervisory teams EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: Trade Tested Fitter (Red Seal essential) N4 N6 in Mechanical Engineering (adv) Minimum 35 years post-trade experience within a manufacturing / plant maintenance environment Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic capability Experience in preventative and predictive maintenance systems Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards (adv) Physically fit and capable of working in an industrial plant environment Good communication skills across all levels Emotionally stable, responsible, and able to work under pressure Drivers licence with reliable transport Computer literate (basic reporting & maintenance systems) Clear criminal record Traceable & contactable references Pietermaritzburg residency preferred (or willingness to relocate at own cost)