FITTER (Factory Mechanical Maintenance)

SUMMARY:
An opportunity exists for an experienced Trade Tested Fitter to join a well-established, performance-driven manufacturing operation based in Pietermaritzburg.

POSITION INFO:
Title: Fitter (Factory Manufacturing + Maintenance) Area: Pietermaritzburg Industry: Manufacturing | Industrial Production | Plant Maintenance Ref No.: TRG 2142 Start Date: Negotiable Type: Permanent Salary: Market related TCTC available\/negotiable + Overtime + Shift \/ Standby Allowance + Provident Fund Open to: Medium level fitters with 3-5 years post trade experience. An opportunity exists for an experienced Trade Tested Fitter to join a well-established, performance-driven manufacturing operation based in Pietermaritzburg. This role is suited to a hands-on artisan who thrives in a high-output production environment where plant reliability, preventative maintenance, and minimal downtime are critical to operational success. This role is ideal for a proactive artisan who takes pride in precision workmanship, plant uptime, and long-term equipment reliability. Medium-level Fitters looking to grow into senior responsibility are welcome to apply. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform mechanical maintenance within a continuous manufacturing plant environment Conduct fault-finding, diagnostics, testing, and inspections on mechanical systems Work on gears, motors, bearings, shafts, couplings, pumps, drives, and associated machine components Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance to reduce breakdowns and downtime Execute breakdown repairs under production pressure Inspect, repair, replace, and install mechanical equipment and components Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports Support plant reliability and equipment optimisation initiatives Participate in shutdown planning and execution Ensure compliance with safety, ISO, and environmental standards Work shifts, weekend rotations, and standby duties as required Collaborate effectively with production, electrical, and supervisory teams EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: Trade Tested Fitter (Red Seal essential) N4 - N6 in Mechanical Engineering (adv) Minimum 3-5 years post-trade experience within a manufacturing \/ plant maintenance environment Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic capability Experience in preventative and predictive maintenance systems Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards (adv) Physically fit and capable of working in an industrial plant environment Good communication skills across all levels Emotionally stable, responsible, and able to work under pressure Driver's licence with reliable transport Computer literate (basic reporting & maintenance systems) Clear criminal record + Traceable & contactable references Pietermaritzburg residency preferred (or willingness to relocate at own cost) Submit CV (Word \/ PDF) to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com , Ref # (TRG 2458). #TheRecruitmentGuy #FactoryMechancialMaintenance #Pietermaritzburg #PlantMaintenance #Fitter #Manufacturing #MaintenanceFitter #MechanicalArtisan #IndustrialMaintenance #ISO14001 #ISO9001 #PlantArtisan APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Only applications from suitably experienced candidates who meet the requirements of this vacancy will be considered. Interested candidates must submit their updated CV (Word \/ PDF) via email to , quoting the correct Ref. Number (TRG 2458) in the subject line. Please attach all relevant supporting documentation, including (where applicable): Tertiary and secondary qualifications Professional memberships and\/or partnerships Trade, training, and\/or in-house certificates Relevant operating, vehicle, hardware, or equipment licences Previous employment references with contactable details Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements. If you do not receive feedback within three (3) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Recruitment Guy (Pty) Ltd South Africa CONNECT | LIKE | FOLLOW | SHARE | TAG Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Instagram