Job Summary

We are currently seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join our clients bakery maintenance team. The Maintenance Fitter will be responsible for ensuring the continuous operation of all bakery equipment and machinery by performing regular maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting as needed. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and a solid understanding of bakery equipment and systems.

Key

• Conduct and coordinate all maintenance on machinery and equipment in the departments.
• Complete maintenance checks and programs for each machine as per schedule.
• Build an inventory of spares for the machines and control spares usage and costs.
• Properly maintain maintenance records as per requirements.
• Identify and achieve measurable technical and process developments and improvements.
• Attend to breakdowns.
• Order necessary equipment and tools for the factory when required.
• Attend relevant meetings, such as production meetings, where necessary.
• Assist production in achieving optimum efficiencies.
• Identify faults, perform root cause analysis, and ensure accurate completion of production logs and job cards.
• Advise on and implement technical and cost-effective improvements where appropriate.
• Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures.
• Be available for callouts after hours.
• Ensure maintenance work is performed in line with agreed expectations, timelines, and company standards.
• Coach, mentor, and train apprentices as required.
• Interact effectively with employees at different levels.
• Collaborate with integrity, honesty, and willingness to assist at different sites within Port Elizabeth as needed.
• Perform duties in line with the maintenance program and continuous improvements.
• Identify and solve problems effectively.
• Apply a logical, systematic approach with the ability to perform minor electronic fault-finding (advantageous).
• Exhibit a passion for the quality of work performed.
• Demonstrate good communication skills.
• Be willing to work overtime when necessary.
• Possess HACCP and GMP knowledge (advantageous).
• Have experience in the food industry (advantageous but not essential).
• Experience working with boilers, ovens, and packing machines is advantageous.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Red Seal Artisan.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualifying experience in a production or maintenance environment.
• Experience working with boilers, ovens, and packing machines
• Experience in welding stainless steel, mild steel, and alloy steel (advantageous but not essential).
• Proficiency in English and any other official language, both written and verbal.
• Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle required.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Salary:

negotiable.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today, contact Min Roux, Rebecca Grylls or Thomas Stacey at Hire Resolve
or on LinkedIn
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your
CV: Hire Resolve
Maintenance Fitter position available in Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape. This job position was posted by Hire Resolve. The job has been posted as a char8000 ad on 2025-01-19 at 00:11:29 in the Manufacturing category

Click Go Apply to apply online!

You might also like to look at the available jobs in the same area.

Here are some more related positions

Email Alerts

Click the button below and submit your email to receive email alerts with the latest jobs.
This service is offered by Result Generation
We do not save your information, and your email is the only information we forward to the service.
If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here

Subscribe to Email Alerts

×

Subscribe to Email Alerts.

To receive email alerts with the latest jobs. Please enter your email address to subscribe.

Email:

Subscribe to Email Alerts

Powered by

Job Summary

Hire Resolve`s client is looking for a Maintenance Fitter to join their team in Port Elizabeth. In this role, you will perform repair and preventative maintenance on lifting equipment, ensuring its safe and efficient operation. The ideal candidate will have experience with lifting equipment maintenance, electrical skills, and strong problem-solving abilities.

• Perform repair and preventative maintenance on various types of lifting equipment
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure equipment is functioning properly and safely
• Work closely with the operations team to identify and address maintenance needs
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues
• Keep detailed records of maintenance and repairs
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Fitter or similar role
• Experience with repairing and maintaining lifting equipment
• Preferred qualifications include LMI / LTI certification
• Electrical experience is highly desirable
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently

Benefits:

• Salary:

  negotiable.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Apply for this role today, contact Abigail King or Lisa Meyer at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: 
Go Apply

Select one of the buttons below to browse for more available jobs.

More jobs in Eastern Cape

More jobs in Eastern Cape

Browse Engineering Jobs

Browse Hire Resolve Jobs