Field Service Workshop Technician

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Job Ref:

JHB000554/AM

Date posted:

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Field Service Workshop Technician
KZN

Job Summary

The Field Service & Workshop Technician is responsible for the inspection, servicing, repair, overhaul, assembly, testing and commissioning of vacuum pumps, compressors and blowers across a variety of industrial applications.
This is a hybrid technical position requiring the successful candidate to work both in the workshop and at customer sites.
Within the workshop, the technician will be responsible for complete repairs, overhauls and assembly of vacuum pumps and blowers, ensuring equipment is restored according to the required company quality and technical standards.
In the field, the technician will independently perform preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, servicing, commissioning, fault-finding and technical inspections on vacuum pumps, compressors and blowers.

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications & Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with one of the following technical qualifications:

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
National Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering
Millwright Trade
Electrician Trade
Fitter Trade
Experience in end-user repairs and/or technical knowledge of air compressors is essential.
Experience with medical gas installations will be advantageous.
Additional advantageous experience includes vacuum pumps, blowers, valves, measuring instrumentation, leak detectors or other industrial equipment used within the food processing, automotive, chemical and pharmaceutical, plastics, medical, water and wastewater industries.

Key Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with customers verbally and via email.
Liaise with customers in a professional and courteous manner.
Grow the field service business, including securing active service contracts.
Track previous services and follow up with customers regarding repeat servicing.
Perform on-site problem solving.
Install and repair vacuum pumps and systems on site.
Travel within Africa when required; a valid passport is essential.
Develop and implement strategies in collaboration with the sales team.
Complete weekly and monthly reports on time.
Develop relationships with technicians, engineers, maintenance managers, consultants, contractors, distributors and end users.
Provide accurate and consistent feedback to management.

Skills & Personal Attributes

Strong mechanical and technical ability
Hands-on approach
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail
Clear English communication
Good verbal and written communication skills
Professional and customer-focused
Team player
Deadline driven
Adaptable to change
Able to multitask effectively
Energetic and motivated
Good report-writing skills
Able to work under pressure
Confident with strong reasoning skills
Self-starter and proactive
Results-orientated and sales-focused
Able to work independently and remain focused on objectives and targets without constant supervision

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