MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

Reference: RTB003215-D-1

WE'RE HIRING!

WORKING MAINTENANCE FOREMAN (PLANT FITTER)

Location: Bokfontein, near Brits | North West Position: Full-Time | On-Site Salary: Market-Related, Based on Experience Duties & Responsibilities

ARE YOU A HANDS-ON FITTER WITH STRONG LEADERSHIP SKILLS?

Do you have what it takes to keep a production plant running smoothly while leading a maintenance team from the front?

Pro Personnel is recruiting an experienced Working Maintenance Foreman (Plant Fitter) for a company specialising in sustainable agricultural growing mediums.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled, proactive individual who enjoys getting their hands dirty, solving mechanical challenges and taking ownership of plant reliability.

We are not looking for a desk-bound supervisor — we need a hands-on leader who can diagnose, repair, maintain and lead by example!

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform hands-on mechanical maintenance, fault-finding and repairs on production machinery, equipment and vehicles.

• Lead, coordinate and support a small maintenance team.

• Plan and execute preventative maintenance schedules to minimise production downtime.

• Respond effectively to breakdowns and urgent mechanical failures.

• Diagnose mechanical and process-related faults, including basic electrical troubleshooting.

• Conduct routine machinery inspections and identify potential failures before they occur.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, breakdown reports and equipment histories.

• Manage maintenance tools, spare parts and repair requirements.

• Ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements.

• Work closely with production teams to improve equipment performance and reliability.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Artisan-trained Diesel Plant Fitter or General Plant Fitter.

• Minimum 2 years' post-trade experience , including supervisory or Chargehand-level responsibilities.

• Proven experience leading a maintenance team, delegating tasks and monitoring performance.

• Strong mechanical fault-finding, troubleshooting and repair capabilities.

• Practical experience with preventative maintenance planning and execution.

• Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge.

• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport to Bokfontein.

• Willingness to work overtime, weekends and attend after-hours breakdowns when required.

HIGHLY ADVANTAGEOUS

• Trade-tested qualification (Red Seal).

• Experience in agricultural, manufacturing or processing environments.

• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations.

• Experience with maintenance management systems and technical record-keeping.

WORKING HOURS & ENVIRONMENT

Monday to Friday: 07:00–17:00 , subject to operational requirements. This is a hands-on position within a farm-based production facility. Maintenance work frequently needs to be performed outside normal production hours. Flexibility for overtime, weekend maintenance and emergency breakdown call-outs is essential.

WHAT MAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY EXCITING?

Join a business committed to sustainable agriculture, innovation and long-term soil health. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of maintenance operations, apply your technical expertise and make a meaningful contribution to production efficiency.

READY TO TAKE THE LEAD?

If you are a skilled Plant Fitter with the confidence to lead a team and the technical ability to keep machinery running, we want to hear from you!