An exciting opportunity is available for a hands-on Maintenance Technician to join a well-established organisation within the manufacturing sector.

We are looking for someone with strong technical and coordination abilities who can take responsibility for maintaining machinery and equipment, minimising downtime and ensuring that maintenance activities are carried out efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on maintenance, repairs and inspections of machinery and equipment.

• Develop and coordinate preventative maintenance schedules to minimise production downtime.

• Identify equipment faults, troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.

• Manage maintenance requests, work orders and follow up on outstanding repairs.

• Monitor maintenance stock, spare parts, tools and equipment requirements.

• Liaise with external contractors and service providers when required.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports and equipment histories.

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health, safety and operational standards.

• Work closely with production and other departments to ensure equipment availability and operational efficiency.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven experience in a maintenance technician or maintenance coordination role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Strong hands-on mechanical and maintenance capabilities.

• Experience with preventative and corrective maintenance.

• Knowledge of machinery, equipment inspections and fault-finding.

• Familiarity with maintenance management systems (CMMS).

• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems will be advantageous.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Strong organisational, problem-solving and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team.

Added Advantage:

• Experience with API-PRO or similar maintenance management software.

• Exposure to Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), maintenance reporting and performance monitoring.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Your CV will be retained on our database for future opportunities that may match your profile. Candidates are also welcome to submit their CVs directly to info@profilepersonnel.co.za or register on our website at https://www.profilepersonnel.co.za/vacancies/ for consideration for future roles.