Eastern Cape: Handyman – Automotive posted by Staff Solutions

Purpose of the Role
The purpose of this position is to provide effective support to the Maintenance Department through general facility maintenance, ensuring the proper upkeep of company buildings and equipment, and assisting technical staff with ad hoc tasks.

The Handyman is responsible for maintaining a safe, functional, and well-maintained work environment by performing daily repairs, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with housekeeping and inspection standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Maintenance Section Leader.
• Perform all facility-related maintenance work.
• Assist the plant electrician and maintenance technician with ad hoc duties as required.
• Carry out all plumbing-related tasks.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the paint shop, sandblast room, and maintenance workshop.
• Complete and submit a daily report of completed tasks to the Maintenance Section Leader.
• Monitor monthly energy and water consumption.
• Prepare weekly and monthly maintenance forecast plans.
• Repair pneumatic tools, including impact guns, drills, and grinders.
• Conduct minor repairs and weekly spot checks on forklifts.
• Repair toilets and address water leaks.
• Perform inspections of ladders and lifting equipment.
• Replace ceiling boards, lights, fans, and similar fixtures.
• Assist the plant electrician and maintenance technician with in-house servicing of machinery and equipment.
• Carry out limited roof repair work as directed by the Maintenance Section Leader or Maintenance Manager.
• Perform other ad hoc tasks related to the role.

Requirements:

• Matric or equivalent 
• Minimum 5 year’s experiences in a manufacturing environment. 
• Reliable transport

Attributes:

• Open to learning electrical and mechanical 
• Confident and proactive approach- anticipates issues and requirements 
• Attention to detail 
• Ability to Work independently  
• Good communication skills 
• Problem solving and negotiation abilities