Job Description

Job Summary
Hire Resolve is seeking a Maintenance Artisan to join our client in the Food and Packaging industry within Cape Town.
The Maintenance Artisan is responsible for the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment and machinery within the facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in a mechanical or technical field and possess a high level of technical expertise.
Responsibilities:
Perform maintenance on mechanical installations to ensure equipment functionality and reliability
Ensure proper execution and timely completion of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities
Take ownership of the entire maintenance process and equipment reliability, providing leadership in troubleshooting efforts
Support and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to maintain food safety and compliance
Establish and maintain an effective spare parts inventory to minimize downtime and ensure operational continuity
Continuously support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all plant equipment
Develop, refine, and document maintenance procedures to standardize and improve processes
Enforce protocols and best FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) practices within the factory environment
Promote continuous improvement and root cause analysis to reduce recurring issues and enhance performance
Respond promptly during emergencies, alert appropriate personnel, and strictly follow safety procedures
Perform food safety and quality-related tasks in alignment with FSMS (Food Safety Management System) and QC (Quality Control) responsibilities
Requirements:
Hold a tertiary education, degree, or diploma in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering
Possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance, preferably in the Food and/or FMCG industry
Have passed the relevant Trade Test
Hold a valid unendorsed drivers' license
Experience or certification in reliability-centered maintenance preferred, such as Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (CMRP)
Be familiar with electrical systems, including controls, automation, VFDs, and PLCs
Have knowledge of mechanical systems such as welding, part fabrication, fluid transfer, pneumatics, and plumbing (highly desired)
Possess practical experience with high-speed packaging operations in food/beverage industries (highly advantageous)
Have a good understanding of safety requirements
Own reliable transport
Be willing to work after hours or on weekends as per production demand
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Apply for this role today, contact Thomas Stacey at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
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Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.