Mechanical / Refrigeration Technician

SUMMARY:
Mechanical / Refrigeration Technician

POSITION INFO:

Mechanical / Refrigeration Technician – Bellville – Salary Negotiable – 3-month contract

Overview: My client, a reputable abattoir located in the Bellville (Cape Town) area, committed in providing high-quality pork and exceptional service to their customers, is looking for a dedicated, skilled and experienced Mechanical/Refrigeration Technician to join their team. The individual will ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of their refrigeration systems, machinery, and equipment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical aptitude, technical expertise, and a keen eye for detail. This is a production plant / factory, and the workshop is the key to keep it running at its’ highest capacity.

Responsibilities:

• Welding
• Repairs
• General workmanship with power tools
• Understanding of conveyor systems
• Self-planning of jobs provided
• Perform maintenance repairs, fabrication and installation work on all assigned equipment
• Report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the supervisor
• Develop, modify, construct and install related equipment required for the safe operation of all engineering equipment
• Communicate with supervisors to inform on maintenance activities performed and re-start of equipment
• Maintain job cards
• Ensure personal and co-workers’ adherence and compliance to safety
• To work overtime when required - late nights and / or weekends / shifts
• Knowledge of basic electronic structures
• Willing to work in different layouts of job structures inside plant, outside plant, rooftops
• Perform assigned duties in a timely and safe manner
• Co-ordinate and work in a team environment
• Maintain and use equipment as designed
• Receive a lot of “on the job training” to become multi-skilled
• Be able to work alone with minimum supervision and be reliable at all time

Requirements:

• Must have 3 to 5 years working experience in this field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in general workshop duties as well.
• Refrigeration and electrical knowledge a must.
• Able to demonstrate good organizational skills, following policies, procedures and work practices.
• Independent thinking and having the ability to do job planning.
• Must be able to work in a team.
• Relevant qualifications (red seal in refrigeration and electrical).
• Flexible to different work structures.
• Required to take responsibility for work given.
• Able to learn and grow in multiple trade fields.
• Work well under pressure.
• Sober habits.
• Punctual.
• Must have own reliable transport.
• Fit & able to go into confined spaces & heights.
• Mechanical / general all-rounder.

Application process: Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to submit their CV along with a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, clear copies of red seals, clear copy of valid driver''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s license, reasons for wanting to leave your current and previous positions, and head and shoulder photo of yourself to

We thank all applicants for your interest, however if you are not contacted within 7 days then consider your application unsuccessful.