Job Description

What you will enjoy doing
MAIN PURPOSE
The Job holder is responsible for the mechanical maintenance in our production plant and is directly reporting to the Operations Manager.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Service and maintain machines on site

• Ensures preventive maintenance is performed
• Ensures machine breakdowns are repaired
• Ensures current and accurate record of maintenance
• Ensures all relevant manufacturer modifications and updates are performed/installed
• Ensure a spare part warehouse

• Maintains good housekeeping
• Ensures availability of spare parts

• Manage contractors on site
• Ensure all team members understand and follow company policies and procedures
• Guide Team

• Ensure team works together as efficiently as possible
• Assess training needs of team and ensure execution of training plan
• Ensure staff are brought in to cover absenteeism and holidays
• Perform annual Performance Evaluation
• Enable the cascade of the company identity
• Ensure all HSE requirements are met, at all times.
• Demonstrate the company identity through your own behaviour.
• Include best practices in all processes.

What makes you great
KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric
• N3 Mechanical Qualification
• Having passed the Trade test
• 3 years' post apprentice experience in plant maintenance in a manufacturing environment.

ALPLA CORE COMPETENCIES VALUED:

• Communication - Clear, professional, and effective in verbal and written interactions.
• Teamwork & Collaboration - Builds relationships, supports colleagues, and works toward shared goals.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making - Identifies problems, analyse data and finds solutions
• Accountability & Resilience - Remains flexible and composed in a fast-paced environment
• Ethical Conduct & Integrity - Acts with honesty and adheres to Alpla policies and standards
• Continuous Learning & Development - Continuously develops skills and knowledge, and embraces feedback

What you can expect working with us

• Market-Related Salary
• Professional working environment with Global Exposure
• Pension Benefit
• Medical Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training and professional guidance and support.
• We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility.
• Your individual performance will be remunerated, and your development will be supported by us.

Skills Required