Millwright - VKB Milling, Modderrivier
VKB Group · Northern Cape
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Start free — we apply for you →- The Maintenance Artisan is central to the performance and reliability of our milling operation. Every successful production run, quality product, and efficient process depends on equipment operating safely and consistently.
- This role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of industrial systems, from milling and conveying equipment to packaging and utility systems, while contributing directly to plant performance, food safety, and operational excellence. For a technically minded artisan who enjoys solving problems and making a measurable impact, this is an opportunity to play a vital role in a fast-paced production environment.
What Success Looks Like
- Delivers high equipment availability through effective preventative and breakdown maintenance.
- Improves plant reliability by identifying and resolving recurring equipment failures.
- Supports uninterrupted production through efficient fault-finding and rapid response to breakdowns.
- Drives maintenance excellence by maintaining accurate records and completing work orders on time.
- Builds strong working relationships with production teams to maximise operational performance.
- Coordinates maintenance activities that uphold food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards.
- Develops continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
- Ensures compliance with GMP, HACCP, and Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
Who We Are Looking For
- We are looking for a technically skilled and hands-on artisan who takes pride in maintaining equipment to the highest standards. The ideal candidate enjoys troubleshooting complex problems, remains calm under pressure, and takes ownership of achieving sustainable solutions.
- You are someone who is naturally curious, committed to continuous improvement, and motivated by operational excellence. You work well with others, communicate effectively across teams, and understand the importance of safety, quality, and reliability in a food production environment.
- Most importantly, you embody VKB's values by being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and committed to working as One Team.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Trade Test Certificate Millwright, Electrician, Fitter, Fitter & Turner, or Electro-Mechanical Trade
- N3 Technical Qualification or higher
- Valid driver's licence
Essential Experience
- 3-5 years' maintenance experience in a milling, food manufacturing, FMCG, grain handling, or processing environment
- Experience working on industrial production equipment
- Experience with preventative maintenance systems
Competencies
- Problem solving and analytical thinking
- Planning and organising
- Accountability and attention to detail
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Safety and quality focus
- Decision making under pressure
- Adaptability and resilience
Skills Required
- Mechanical and electrical maintenance
- Advanced troubleshooting and fault-finding
- Milling equipment maintenance and repair
- Pneumatic conveying systems knowledge
- Preventative and predictive maintenance practices
- Interpretation of technical drawings and schematics
- Basic PLC and automation fault-finding
- Electrical fault-finding and motor control systems
- Maintenance record keeping and reporting
- Computer literacy and CMMS maintenance systems
- Root cause analysis techniques
- Industrial equipment diagnostics
Key Responsibilities
- Perform planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance on milling and plant equipment
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related faults
- Conduct routine inspections and condition monitoring activities
- Maintain milling, conveying, packaging, and utility equipment to ensure optimal performance
- Minimise production downtime and maximise equipment availability
- Complete maintenance work orders and maintain accurate maintenance documentation
- Assist with the installation, commissioning, and modification of equipment
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
- Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, and housekeeping standards
- Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety requirements and safe work practices
- Participate in shutdown planning and maintenance execution activities
- Collaborate with production teams to resolve equipment-related challenges
- Monitor spare parts usage and communicate stock requirements
- Conduct root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with GMP and HACCP standards
Deadline:1st November,2026