At GWK we work daily to move the boundaries of agriculture, to help people discover new and better ways. We are pioneers in the agri- and food value chain, committed to shaping a sustainable business, driving growth and providing a better future for all stakeholders. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.
Job Description
Responsible for maintaining the Plant, including all equipment in order to sustain a fully operational level that complies with food safety regulations.
Requirements
- Grade 12 certificate with Mathematics or Physical Science and a completed fitter apprenticeship.
- The suitable candidate must have an Millwright /Electrical or Mechanical Red Seal Trade / National Diploma - Electrical / Mechanical.
- Preference will be given to candidates with exposure on automatic lines and packaging equipment
- 3 Years relevant experience.
- Valid drivers license.
- Be prepared to work overtime
- Adhere to the Health and Safety Act;
- Ensure that weekly inspections are done of all plant equipment and machinery and that the necessary repairs are done where required;
- Pro-actively identify high risk components and ensure preventative maintenance is scheduled and executed;
- Repairing faulty equipment units and damaged structures.
- Asset management of equipment and stock management of spare parts
- Evaluate work procedures regularly to ensure continuous improvement in production and quality;
- Ensure excellent service delivery;
- Act as GWK Ambassador.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Proactive
- Team work.
- Time management
- Problem solving skills
- Physical ability
- Ability to work under pressure
- The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
- VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.
- VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Groups approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Groups Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities
- Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal.
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- The CV should not have handwriting on the document
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