Temporary Mechanical Fitter

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POSITION INFO:

Temporary position: 3 months, starting on 29 June 2026

Compact Food Solutions, situated in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town in Muizenberg, is the local branch of an international food manufacturing facility specialising in therapeutic foods and nutritional solutions.

The company will be temporarily employing a second shift starting 29 June 2026. As such, the Maintenance Department requires a Mechanical Fitter with experience working in a food manufacturing / high-risk environment. The successful candidate will report to the Maintenance Manager.

Duties:

• Adhering to food safety rules and regulations
• Adhering to and implementing standard operating procedures
• Providing assistance to external contractors and/or service providers
• Performing cleaning and sanitation procedures according to standard operating procedures
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults rapidly on high-speed liquid/paste fillers, packaging machines and automated conveyor systems
• Overhauling, aligning and servicing various industrial pumps and high-torque product mixers
• Troubleshooting, servicing and maintaining critical thermal plant infrastructure, including steam networks, boilers and industrial chillers
• Ensuring all work complies with strict food hygiene standards (e.g., HACCP, FSSC 22000), utilising food-grade lubricants and clean work practices
• Conducting precise alignment, balancing and component replacements to minimise wear and tear

Requirements:

• Valid Mechanical Fitter Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal)
• At least 3–5 years of post-apprenticeship mechanical maintenance experience
• Proven experience maintaining boilers, steam systems and industrial refrigeration/chillers alongside production lines
• Maintenance and technical background
• Essential experience working within an FMCG, food manufacturing, beverage or pharmaceutical environment
• Health and safety training and experience will be advantageous
• Computer literate
• Strong proficiency in PLC troubleshooting, automation and reading complex circuit diagrams
• Must be willing to work rotational shifts, overtime, stand-by and call-outs
• Valid driver’s license and dependable personal transport (for call-outs)

The company offers market-related remuneration, based on the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications