Maintenance Assistant

Company:
RCL Foods

Functions:
Engineering

Job Type Classification:
Permanent

Location - Town / City:
Durban

Job Description:
RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands, including Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Selati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which reflects our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that truly matters. Visit our website: www.rclfoods.com RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and Technical Maintenance Assistant within the baking business unit. The suitable candidate will be responsible to assist with planned and preventative maintenance on machinery as well as repair basic machine breakdowns This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Maintenance Manager. This role is a Permanent role

Minimum Requirements:
Education and Qualification Technical Senior Certificate or similar technical qualification (N3) Experience and Training Minimum 2-3 years’ practical experience as a maintenance assistant, preferably in a production environment Bakery background advantageous Mechanical or Electrical experience

Duties & Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities - Rendering assistance to Maintenance Artisan in the execution of all electrical, mechanical and civil maintenance and repair of related machinery and equipment as per below output. Mechanical and Electrical - Inspection of machinery and equipment as per supplier requirements set out in the maintenance procedures - Maintenance and repair of all related machinery and equipment in accordance to the maintenance plan and schedule - Repair of related machinery and equipment per breakdown Civil - Inspection of water systems and main water supply as per maintenance schedule - Maintenance and repair of water systems and water supply in accordance to the maintenance plan and schedule - Repair of water systems and water supply per breakdown - Repair of plumbing systems in residential buildings per breakdown - Maintenance and repair of buildings as per maintenance schedule - Maintenance and repair of residential buildings per maintenance schedule Electrical Maintenance - Electrical repair on residential buildings per breakdown - Electrical maintenance and repair on buildings per maintenance schedule General - Execution of all reasonable instructions issued by artisan and Manager of daily tasks - Execution of all reasonable instructions issued by authorized personnel/ management - Daily inspection of all related machinery, equipment and constructions for prevention of breakdowns - Complete tasks as per the job card issued - Once the job is complete, obtain sign off from Artisan on job card - Assist with special projects - Ensure the toolbox is fully stocked and kept in a clean, hygienic state - Ensure maintenance workshop is clean and tidy at all times with all items in their correct place - Ensure work area is clean and tidy and good housekeeping practices are maintained in the workplace - Adhere to food safety guidelines as per company policies and procedures. - Abide by all Good Manufacturing Practices requirements as set out by the employer. - Ensure all work areas are cleaned and free from contaminants after maintenance work has been completed.