Maintenance Manager (BEng or equivalent)

SUMMARY:
Maintenance Engineer - Factory

POSITION INFO:

Opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer looking to take your career to the next level. NB: Afrikaans speaking is essential

State-of-the-art abattoir facility

Why Join

• Work with cutting-edge technology and advanced mechanical systems.

• Be part of a forward-thinking, growing company committed to excellence in food processing.

• Gain exposure to a fast-paced, highly regulated industry with opportunities to develop your technical and leadership skills.

• Collaborate with talented professionals across production, safety, and quality teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of mechanical systems including conveyors, chilling units, hydraulics, pneumatics, saws, and other specialised equipment.

• Implement preventive and corrective maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and boost efficiency.

• Partner with QA, production, and HSE teams to ensure all machinery meets strict hygiene, safety, and compliance standards.

• Drive innovation by designing and adapting mechanical layouts to enhance production output and safety.

• Lead rapid response to breakdowns, keeping operations running seamlessly.

• Manage technical documentation, logs, and equipment records with accuracy.

• Oversee installation and commissioning of new machinery, liaising with external vendors where needed.

What We’re Looking For

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent technical qualification).

• 3–5 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance within a food processing or industrial environment (abattoir experience is a strong advantage).

• In-depth knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, motors, and gearboxes.

• Skilled at reading technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.

• A strong problem-solver who thrives under pressure in a fast-moving environment.

• Excellent communicator with the ability to work independently and in a team.

If you’re passionate about mechanical engineering and eager to apply your expertise in a dynamic, high-impact environment, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, precision, and continuous improvement.