Maintenance Assistant - Worcester Dried Fruit Plant

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Job Overview: The Maintenance Assistant will support maintenance artisans in daily tasks across the workshop and factory. The role involves hands on mechanical and electrical first-line maintenance, general equipment care, safe handling of tools and performing various physical tasks as required. This position is suited for a reliable, safety-conscious individual who is willing to learn, assist and grow within a technical environment.

Assist maintenance artisans with repairs and maintenance tasks.

• Handle tools and perform small jobs under the supervision of an artisan.
• Conduct first-line maintenance on mechanical and electrical machinery.
• Clean equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Contribute to and comply with all safety and food safety systems.

Maintenance work in the workshop:

• Grinding, welding, and drilling as required.
• Operate electrical hand tools and workshop machinery safely.
• Clean and maintain machinery in the workshop.

Maintenance in the factory:

• Work on ladders, scaffolding, and at heights.
• Operate on elevated platforms with railings.
• Assist in moving machines such as cutters and presses.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Perform maintenance tasks on roofs as needed.

Other Tasks:

• Serve as a backup boiler operator if qualified.
• Perform various physical and manual tasks daily.
• Work in cold rooms with low temperatures and drying tunnels with high temperatures.
• Serve as a backup forklift driver when qualified.

• Matric/Equivalent.
• Basic hand skills.
• Basic welding.
• Knowledge of GMP's, Food Safety and EHS.
• Forklift license would be advantageous.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

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