Maintenance Assistant

Stratostaff

Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Maintenance Assistant To support the maintenance team in ensuring that all plant equipment machinery and facility infrastructure operate efficiently safely and with minimal downtime. The role assists with preventative maintenance basic repairs and general upkeep of the recycling plant.

Experience
- 12 years experience in a maintenance or similar role
- Exposure to industrial or recycling environments (preferred)

Skills & Competencies
- Basic mechanical and/or electrical knowledge
- Ability to use hand and power tools
- Good problem-solving skills
- Physically fit and able to work in demanding environments
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communication and teamwork skills Behavioural Competencies
- Reliability and strong work ethic
- Willingness to learn and take direction
- Safety-conscious mindset
- Ability to work under pressure
- Proactive and hands-on approach Working Conditions
- Exposure to noise dust and waste materials
- Work in indoor and outdoor environments
- May require standing for long periods and lifting heavy items
- Shift work weekends and overtime may be required Additional

Requirements
- Valid drivers license
- Medically fit for operational duties

Key Responsibilities:
1. Maintenance Support
- Assist with planned preventative maintenance on machinery such as: o Conveyors o Balers o Shredders o Sorting equipment
- Support breakdown repairs under supervision to minimize downtime
- Perform routine inspections and report faults or abnormalities

2. Equipment & Machinery Care
- Clean lubricate and service equipment as per maintenance schedules
- Replace basic components (belts bearings filters etc.)
- Assist artisans/technicians with more complex mechanical or electrical work

3. Facility Upkeep
- Conduct general repairs on buildings and infrastructure (e.g. doors lighting minor plumbing)
- Ensure work areas are clean organized and hazard-free
- Assist with yard and plant housekeeping

4. Health & Safety Compliance
- Adhere strictly to OHS policies and procedures
- Use PPE correctly at all times
- Report unsafe conditions incidents and near-misses immediately
- Participate in safety drills and toolbox talks

5. Tools & Equipment Management
- Maintain tools in good working condition
- Ensure proper storage and control of maintenance tools and materials
- Assist in stock control of spare parts and consumables

6. Operational Support
- Provide support during peak operational periods if required
- Assist with machine changeovers and setup
- Work flexible hours including shifts or overtime when needed

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Equipment uptime and reduced downtime
- Completion of scheduled maintenance tasks
- Response time to breakdowns
- Adherence to safety standards (zero incidents)
- Housekeeping and audit scores
- Tool and equipment control Minimum Requirements Education
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Technical qualification (advantageous e.g. N2N3 or equivalent)

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Maintenance Assistant To support the maintenance team in ensuring that all plant equipment machinery and facility infrastructure operate efficiently safely and with minimal downtime. The role assists with preventative maintenance basic repairs and general upkeep of the recycling plant.Experience - 1...

Key Skills

Time Management
Hand Tools
HVAC
Cleaning Experience
Mechanical Knowledge
Property Maintenance
OSHA
Maintenance
Painting
Plumbing
Heavy Lifting
Power Tools

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