Maintenance Assistant - Grain Field Chickens Abattoir, Reitz
VKB Group · Free State
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- The successful incumbent will be responsible for assisting a qualified artisan with the day-to-day duties in a particular trade and will have sufficient relevant experience to perform the assistant work required.
Job Requirements
- Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
- N2 Certificate - Electrical or Mechanical.
- Related mechanical courses done will be advantageous.
- 2 Years' experience in a similar position in a chicken abattoir/ manufacturing plant.
- Thorough understanding of health & safety requirements.
- Basic awareness/ knowledge of Poultry Plant Machinery.
- Willingness to work overtime incl. shifts, weekends/ holidays when required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Will be the assistant to the artisan with the following
- Will be responsible for maintaining, cleaning, and sorting of the workshop.
- Limit downtime in the plant to prevent unnecessary loss of production.
- Daily inspection of all machinery and tools inside the production plant and writing a report about inspection findings.
- Ensure monthly planned maintenance on all machinery and tools are done as specified.
- Inspect conveyers continuously to ensure conveyers are operational and functional in order for production to continue.
- Repair all relevant buildings and infrastructure on request of management.
- Apply and enforce ISO / HACCP / Occupational health and safety / 20 keys in the workplace must be aware of all the safety requirements.
- Assist with breakdowns in the plant to repair damage as soon as possible and ensure minimum breakdown time.
- To liaise with internal departments on an ongoing basis to ensure the quality of service and products.
- Perform any other duties as may be required by management.
Skills Required
- Good observation and analytical skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent client service orientation.
- Conflict handling.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to follow directions, instructions and work as a team member.
Closing Date 07 September 2026