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Maintenance Fitter
Job Location:
Job Location:
Port Elizabeth - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
6 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client a leader in the manufacturing industry is currently seeking to employ a Maintenance Fitter to join their team based in Port Elizabeth.
Exciting Opportunity:
Join a respected and established manufacturing company where your technical expertise will play a key role in maintaining plant efficiency and operational reliability. This opportunity offers stable employment competitive remuneration provident fund benefits annual bonus opportunities and the chance to work within a dynamic maintenance team.
Exciting Opportunity:
Join a respected and established manufacturing company where your technical expertise will play a key role in maintaining plant efficiency and operational reliability. This opportunity offers stable employment competitive remuneration provident fund benefits annual bonus opportunities and the chance to work within a dynamic maintenance team.
Requirements:
- Qualified Trade Tested Fitter.
- Valid South African Drivers Licence (essential).
- Previous maintenance experience within a manufacturing industrial or production environment.
- Ability to participate in a standby roster and respond to after-hours breakdowns when required.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
- Good knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong commitment to health and safety standards.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Perform planned preventative and breakdown maintenance on plant and production equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and implement effective repairs.
- Conduct routine inspections to ensure equipment reliability and optimal performance.
- Attend to emergency breakdowns and minimise production downtime.
- Participate in standby duties and respond to call-outs as required.
- Maintain maintenance records and complete job cards accurately.
- Assist with equipment installations modifications and upgrades.
- Ensure compliance with health safety and environmental regulations.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and maintenance processes.
- Work closely with production and maintenance teams to achieve operational targets.
- Normal Working Hours:42 hours per week
- Annual Leave:15 days per year
- Annual Bonus:15 days bonus (pro-rated where applicable)
- Provident Fund:
- Employer Contribution:6%
- Employee Contribution:5%
- No Medical Aid provided.
- Standby allowance and call-out duties applicable as per company requirements.
About Company
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