Millwright - Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and technically competent Millwright to join a specialised industrial processing environment.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal), supported by an N4/N5 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent technical training, with 8–10 years of relevant practical experience.

POSITION INFO:
We are looking for someone who can confidently diagnose equipment failures, carry out maintenance and repairs, minimise plant downtime and contribute to improving overall equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on industrial plant equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment faults.
• Maintain and repair pumps, compressors, gearboxes, bearings and other rotating equipment.
• Conduct electrical fault-finding on three-phase motors and associated control systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motor starters, contactors, overloads and electrical control circuits.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot variable-frequency drives (VFDs) and soft starters.
• Diagnose faults involving industrial sensors, instrumentation and basic control systems.
• Assist with basic PLC diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Carry out equipment inspections and identify potential mechanical and electrical failures.
• Participate in plant shutdowns, equipment overhauls and maintenance projects.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with safety procedures and engineering standards.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports and equipment documentation.
• Work closely with operations, engineering and maintenance teams to ensure plant availability and reliability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal).
• N4/N5 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent technical qualification.
• 8–10 years' relevant industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong practical experience in mechanical maintenance and equipment troubleshooting.
• Extensive exposure to pumps, compressors, gearboxes, bearings and rotating equipment.
• Proven electrical fault-finding experience on three-phase motors.
• Knowledge of motor starters, contactors, overloads and associated control circuits.
• Experience with variable-frequency drives (VFDs) and soft starters.
• Understanding of industrial sensors and basic instrumentation.
• Basic PLC diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong fault-finding, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A good understanding of industrial health and safety requirements.

Advantageous Experience

• Chemical processing and industrial gas environments.
• Continuous-process plant operations.
• Industrial pumps and compressor systems.
• Rotating equipment maintenance and alignment.
• Industrial automation and control systems.
• PLCs, instrumentation and process control.
• Preventative and predictive maintenance programmes.
• Plant shutdowns, installations and commissioning.
• Maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Equipment reliability improvement initiatives.