Factory Engineer (Textiles)
Fouche & Co Pty Ltd · Pinetown
Posted 18 August 2026
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Are you a hands-on mechanical maintenance professional ready to step up and lead? Our client, a well-established textile manufacturing company based in KwaZulu-Natal, is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Lead to take ownership of their plant maintenance function, keeping production running smoothly and leading a small team as the operation continues to grow! Duties & Responsibilities
Requirements
- Red Seal Trade Test Certificate (Mechanical Fitter/Fitter & Turner) essential
- N3 – N6 Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current preferred) advantageous
- National Diploma (N Dip / S4) in Electrical Engineering will also be considered
- Proven experience as a Mechanic, Fitter, or similar mechanical trade background, ideally within a manufacturing or plant environment
- Experience managing or supervising a small team is highly preferred
- Solid working knowledge of mechanical plant systems (pumps, gearboxes, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics)
- Understanding of OHS Act compliance and machinery safety requirements
- Valid driver's licence
Attributes
- Plug-and-play, able to step in and run the function with minimal ramp-up
- Strong leadership and team management capability
- Practical, hands-on problem solver
- High attention to safety and compliance standards
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to plant maintenance
Remuneration: R35,000 - R50,000 (negotiable, based on experience)
***Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*** Package & Remuneration
R 35000 - R 50000 - Monthly