Job Description

Job Summary
An established food production company based in Atlantis, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in mechanical maintenance within a food or FMCG manufacturing environment and be committed to maintaining high standards of reliability, safety, and operational excellence
Requirements:

• Trade-tested Mechanical Artisan with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Strong experience in FMCG or food manufacturing environments
• Exposure to high-speed packaging equipment (advantageous)
• Familiarity with welding, pneumatics, fabrication, and fluid systems
• Basic understanding of electrical systems including PLCs, VFDs, and automation controls
• Valid unendorsed driver's license and own transport
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as required

Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on all mechanical equipment and installations.
• Ensure the effective execution and timely completion of maintenance activities.
• Take ownership of the maintenance process and guide troubleshooting efforts.
• Promote and uphold Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Maintain and manage an effective spare parts inventory.
• Support the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of all equipment.
• Develop, document, and improve maintenance procedures.
• Enforce factory protocols and best practices aligned with food-grade standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and participate in root cause analysis initiatives.
• Respond promptly to equipment emergencies and follow safety procedures.
• Perform tasks in support of Food Safety and Quality Control systems (FSMS & QC).

How To Apply:

• Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Mischa Bornman at

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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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