Hoedspruit: Maintenance Technician

Hoedspruit: Maintenance Technician posted by Farm Manager SA

A relevant Red Seal qualification and/or a minimum of 3 years' experience as a maintenance technician (mechanical)
Relevant experience and knowledge of maintenance procedures and systems to be maintained (mechanical)

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Ability to follow a maintenance schedule
Physical and manual dexterity and agility
Ability to troubleshoot
Ability to work under pressure, overtime and meet deadlines

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Maintenance

Equipment (including fire equipment) and buildings kept in good and operational condition and downtime kept to a minimum
Continuous improvement of packhouse efficiencies
Supervise, coordinate and plan preventative maintenance
Draft maintenance work schedules on equipment, machinery buildings and completion of job cards
Daily electrical maintenance on DC/AC systems
Good knowledge on switch gear and fault findings
Ensure new installations completed within time and budget according to specifications
Be willing to be on standby outside of working hours

Finance and Admin

Costs maintained within parameters and budget
Organise and coordinate the relevant material and human resources

Food Safety and Health & Safety

Ensure compliance to all food safety regulations
Ensure safe working area with minimum incidents / injuries

People Management

Manage high performance teams that collaborate in pursuit of excellence and a common purpose
Manage staff performance, discipline and training
Cultivate a business culture and value system based on trust to ensure that we build long term relationships with all stakeholders
Participate in establishing work schedules and ensuring that these schedules are correctly executed

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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