Maintenance Tradesperson

Recruiter

Scholtz Partners International

Job Ref

Maintenance Trades -..

Date posted

Monday, June 1, 2026

Location

bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

Salary

Monthly Salary

SUMMARY

Millwright, Electrician, Boilermakers, Fitters and Turners etc

POSITION INFO

MAINTENANCE TRADESPERSON

Our client, a leading milling and animal feed products company, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Tradesperson to join their team in Bloemfontein!

• Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
• Salary: R20,000 - R30,000 (R35,000 Max)
• Industry: Milling & Food Manufacturing (FMCG)

Essential Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent (NQF 4)
• Trade Test Certificate
• 5+ years post-trade experience (REQUIRED)
• Agricultural or FMCG experience REQUIRED
• Code 8 driver''s license and own transport

Essential Experience

• 5+ years post-trade experience in agricultural or FMCG environment
• Strong mechanical and manufacturing experience
• Food manufacturing industry experience essential
• Experience with industrial and agricultural machinery
• Electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Key Responsibilities

Preventative Maintenance

• Conduct daily routine inspections of machinery and equipment
• Perform breakdown repairs and maintenance
• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance and services

Plant Maintenance

• Install or upgrade equipment as instructed
• Utilize problem-solving techniques to address failures
• Complete shut down maintenance as per schedule
• Complete all assigned job cards and documentation

Fault Finding

• Daily inspection and fault finding of machines
• Diagnose root cause of mechanical malfunctions and repair
• Log faults for shut down maintenance
• Report major faults to Maintenance Manager

Supervisory & Mentorship

• Daily management of maintenance assistants
• Share technical knowledge for career development
• Identify skill gaps within team
• Coach and develop others

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain safe work environment with proper lockout procedures
• Complete daily HACCP records
• Practice "clean as you go" housekeeping standards
• Ensure food safety and quality compliance

Key Competencies

• Time management and task prioritization
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Critical thinking and analytical abilities
• Manual dexterity and quality workmanship
• Coping with pressure and reliability
• Safety consciousness and fault-finding skills
• Ability to train and coach staff