Maintenance Technician Mechanical/Electrical (Yes Programme)

Alpla · South Africa

Posted 13 July 2026

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MAIN PURPOSE The main responsibility of the job holder is to manage all matters related to electrical/mechanical maintenance. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct electrical services and electrical maintenances of machines on site o Ensure preventive maintenance is performed Ensure machine breakdowns are repaired Ensure current and accurate record of maintenance Ensure all relevant manufacturer modifications and updates are performed/in-stalled Ensure a sound spare part warehouse o Maintain good housekeeping Ensure availability of spare parts Manage contractors on site Ensure all employees understand and follow company policies and procedures especially in terms of health and safety Performs daily checks on the facility and utilities and coordinates with service suppliers whenever external support for repairs or maintenance is needed Manages and participates in repair and maintenance of our facility and utilities equipment including air compressors, chillers, cooling systems and water treatment, power supply distribution systems and generators In charge for maintenance contracts of compressors and chillers Responsible to define, plan, order and direct utilities, services or maintenance Performs cost analysis for facility or utilities equipment Monitors the production plant infrastructure equipment parameters to ensure operation within accepted, defined specifications including electrical power usage Briefs and manages all contractors to either newly install, repair or maintain the above-mentioned infrastructure equipment Support all infrastructure project with clear project objectives and a timetable to ensure that all tasks are completed within time and budget Assists in design and coordination of plant layout Reviews for compliance with local law, engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements Record energy, water consumption and infrastructure costs Participates in designing, updating drawing layouts, managing and or monitoring small to midsize projects in regard to the facility and utilities. Coordinates and develops facility and infrastructure team Supporting the team to ensure team works together as efficiently as possible Assess training needs of staff and ensures execution of training Ensure staff are brought in to cover absenteeism and holidays Perform annual Performance Evaluation Performs daily checks on the facility and utilities and coordinates with service suppliers whenever external support for repairs or maintenance is needed Manages and participates in repair and maintenance of our facility and utilities equipment including air compressors, chillers, cooling systems and water treatment, power supply distribution systems and generators Responsible to report any risks identified for Quality and Food Safety Management where food contact product is produced in the plant. Ensure on-going awareness of Quality, Food Safety, Environmental and Health and Safety Management Ensure housekeeping and general areas facilitates a tidy, neat environment. Based on the Business Process Management (BPM) processes the job holder is responsible for: S6 (Assure product conformity) S6.3 Responsible to comply with all Hygiene requirements in the plant. S6.2 Support complaint handling by reporting all identified non-conformities and support in the implementation of effective corrective actions determined by the process owner, when needed. S10 (Ensure occupational health, safety and environment) Ensure that HSE compliance in own area of responsibility. Report any incident or unsafe conditions seen in the plant/ work area.

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