SENIOR FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN

SUMMARY:
SENIOR FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN – INDUSTRIAL DOORS & AUTOMATION
Location: Brackenfell, Cape Town, Western Cape
Salary: Market Related – Negotiable Depending on Experience
Are you the technician everyone calls when nobody else can fix the problem?
We're looking for a highly capable, hands-on Senior Field Service Technician who knows their way around electrical systems, mechanical equipment, fault-finding and industrial installations.
Our client, an established leader in industrial door systems and automated entrance solutions, is looking for a technically strong individual who can take ownership of installations, diagnose complex faults, carry out repairs and deliver exceptional service to customers.
This is not a desk job! You will be working on-site, solving real technical problems, keeping industrial equipment operational and ensuring installations are completed correctly the first time.

POSITION INFO:
What you'll be doing: Installing, servicing, maintaining and repairing industrial doors, automated door systems and loading dock equipment. Diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults. Working on high-speed doors, sectional doors, motors, control systems and related components. Conducting site inspections and assessing installation requirements. Taking accurate measurements and preparing equipment, tools and materials for installations. Performing preventative maintenance, emergency breakdown repairs and troubleshooting. Testing, commissioning and ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently. Carrying out basic welding, fabrication and mechanical adjustments where required. Completing technical reports, service documentation and job cards accurately. Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements. Providing technical guidance and support to junior technicians. Maintaining excellent customer relationships and ensuring a high standard of workmanship. Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 Minimum 3 years' relevant electrical, mechanical or industrial technical experience, with substantial hands-on field-service exposure. Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability. Experience with industrial installations, maintenance and repairs. Confidence using hand tools, power tools and testing equipment. Ability and willingness to work safely at heights. Valid South African driver's licence. Physically fit and comfortable working in industrial environments. Good understanding of workplace safety procedures. Experience with industrial roller shutter doors, high-speed doors, automated doors or loading dock systems. Knowledge of motors, control panels, sensors and automated equipment.