SUMMARY:
An opportunity exists for an experienced Trade Tested Fitter to join a well-established, performance-driven manufacturing operation based in Pietermaritzburg.
POSITION INFO:
Title: Fitter (Factory Manufacturing + Maintenance)
Area: Pietermaritzburg
Industry: Manufacturing | Industrial Production | Plant Maintenance
Ref No.: TRG 2142
Start Date: Negotiable
Type: Permanent
Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable + Overtime + Shift / Standby Allowance + Provident Fund
Open to: Medium level fitters with 3-5 years post trade experience.
An opportunity exists for an experienced Trade Tested Fitter to join a well-established, performance-driven manufacturing operation based in Pietermaritzburg.
This role is suited to a hands-on artisan who thrives in a high-output production environment where plant reliability, preventative maintenance, and minimal downtime are critical to operational success.
This role is ideal for a proactive artisan who takes pride in precision workmanship, plant uptime, and long-term equipment reliability. Medium-level Fitters looking to grow into senior responsibility are welcome to apply.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform mechanical maintenance within a continuous manufacturing plant environment
- Conduct fault-finding, diagnostics, testing, and inspections on mechanical systems
- Work on gears, motors, bearings, shafts, couplings, pumps, drives, and associated machine components
- Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance to reduce breakdowns and downtime
- Execute breakdown repairs under production pressure
- Inspect, repair, replace, and install mechanical equipment and components
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports
- Support plant reliability and equipment optimisation initiatives
- Participate in shutdown planning and execution
- Ensure compliance with safety, ISO, and environmental standards
- Work shifts, weekend rotations, and standby duties as required
- Collaborate effectively with production, electrical, and supervisory teams
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Trade Tested Fitter (Red Seal essential)
- N4 – N6 in Mechanical Engineering (adv)
- Minimum 3–5 years post-trade experience within a manufacturing / plant maintenance environment
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic capability
- Experience in preventative and predictive maintenance systems
- Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards (adv)
- Physically fit and capable of working in an industrial plant environment
- Good communication skills across all levels
- Emotionally stable, responsible, and able to work under pressure
- Driver’s licence with reliable transport
- Computer literate (basic reporting & maintenance systems)
- Clear criminal record + Traceable & contactable references
- Pietermaritzburg residency preferred (or willingness to relocate at own cost)
- Submit CV (Word / PDF) to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com, Ref # (TRG 2458).
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Only applications from suitably experienced candidates who meet the requirements of this vacancy will be considered.
- Interested candidates must submit their updated CV (Word / PDF) via email to , quoting the correct Ref. Number (TRG 2458) in the subject line.
Please attach all relevant supporting documentation, including (where applicable):
- Tertiary and secondary qualifications
- Professional memberships and/or partnerships
- Trade, training, and/or in-house certificates
- Relevant operating, vehicle, hardware, or equipment licences
- Previous employment references with contactable details
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
- If you do not receive feedback within three (3) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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