East London: Mechanical Foreman posted by Profile Personnel

Role Overview

The Mechanical Foreman will be responsible for the effective supervision, coordination and execution of mechanical maintenance activities, while remaining actively involved in hands-on work. The role requires a strong technical background, sound leadership ability and close collaboration with production to ensure plant reliability and optimal utilisation.

Requirements

• Successfully completed a relevant Trade Test with N3 qualification as a minimum requirement.
• Minimum 5 years post trade test working experience.
• At least 3 years experience at supervisory level.
• Proven experience supervising mechanical fitters and their subordinates, including discipline and
  performance appraisals
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and related applications.
• Planning and coordination skills.
• Quality-focused and results-driven.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fair, consistent and professional approach.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to work across different areas as operationally required.
• First Aid Basic Certificate will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of mechanical fitters and assistants.
• Act as a working foreman, actively participating in mechanical tasks and breakdowns.
• Attend to fault finding, breakdowns and planned maintenance activities.
• Manage mechanical projects and interpret technical drawings.
• Ensure optimum utilisation of labour and time, including accurate recording by subordinates.
• Assist with mechanical fitter activities in other areas as and when required.
• Work closely and effectively with Production to minimise downtime.
• Enforce compliance with standard operating procedures and applicable legislation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and housekeeping standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.

Skills

• Mechanical maintenance and hands-on repair skills.
• Supervisory and leadership abilities.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Project management and technical drawing interpretation.
• Planning and coordination skills.
• Collaboration with production teams to minimise downtime.
• Health, safety, and compliance awareness.

Please send your CV to .za if you would like to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.