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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