Junior Maintenance Technician

Recruiter:

Key Recruitment

Job Ref:

2115696217

Date posted:

Monday, September 8, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Junior Maintenance Technician

Location: Johannesburg
Type: Permanent-Onsite
CTC: R25,000 minimum (willing to negotiate a higher CTC based on qualifications and experience)

Role Summary

Our client, a leading manufacturer of hotel amenities, is looking for a technically qualified Junior Maintenance Technician to join their team. The successful candidate will report to the Maintenance Manager and play a vital role in supporting the upkeep, repair, and optimisation of factory machinery. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a technically qualified individual, even with limited work experience, to gain hands-on exposure and grow within a dynamic production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Maintenance Manager in maintaining, repairing, and optimising factory machinery.
Set up machines for production runs, ensuring efficiency and minimising downtime.
Troubleshoot and perform mechanical and electrical fault-finding.
Support ongoing modifications and adaptations to existing machinery.
Implement both preventative and corrective maintenance plans.
Work proactively to reduce reliance on temporary fixes and ensure long-term machine reliability.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
Collaborate closely with production teams to resolve technical issues quickly and effectively.

Minimum Requirements

Technical qualification (Mechanical/Electrical Trade Test, or equivalent).
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
Willingness to work with second-hand and modified machinery.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced production environment.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Willingness to take on challenges and contribute to long-term solutions.

Desirable (Advantageous but not essential)

Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Exposure to machinery maintenance, repair, and setup.
Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices.

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