Maintenance Technician (Trade-Tested Millwright)

Recruiter:

The Recruiters

Job Ref:

BM150726-4340

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

480000

SUMMARY:
Maintenance Technician (Trade-Tested Millwright) Location: Cape Town Salary: R35,000 – R40,000 per month (depending on experience)

POSITION INFO:

Our client, a leading company in the frozen fruit and vegetable processing industry, is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician (Trade-Tested Millwright) to join their maintenance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional with experience in an FMCG, food processing or packaging environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and optimising production, packaging, refrigeration and plant utility equipment to ensure maximum reliability, efficiency and uptime.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain, repair and optimise production, packaging, refrigeration and plant utility equipment.
Execute preventative maintenance schedules to minimise downtime.
Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and carry out structured fault-finding.
Support uninterrupted production through safe, efficient and compliant maintenance practices.
Maintain utilities and plant infrastructure.
Assist with maintenance systems, asset management and stores control.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, food safety and quality standards.

Minimum Requirements

Trade-Tested Millwright qualification.
3–5 years'''''''' maintenance experience in an FMCG, food processing or packaging environment.
Experience working with automated production equipment.
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
Experience with:

3-phase motors
Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
Pneumatic systems
Industrial sensors

Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and machine schematics.
Willing and able to work rotational shifts and weekends.
Self-motivated with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Key Performance Areas

Production equipment reliability.
Preventative maintenance execution.
Utilities and infrastructure support.
Maintenance systems and stores control.
Health, safety and food safety compliance.

Success Measures

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Timely response and resolution of equipment breakdowns.
Preventative maintenance schedule adherence.
Maintenance costs managed within budget.
High levels of equipment reliability and plant availability.

To apply, please email your updated CV in Word format together with your ID, driver''''''''s license, qualifications, reference letters or contactable referees, and a recent profile picture of yourself to:

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