Handyman (Rendering Plant) at Astral Foods Ltd

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Routine maintenance on processing equipment
• Attending to unscheduled processing interruptions resulting from breakdowns during shift
• Installation and maintenance of processing equipment, including weekends
• Manage production, mechanical and electrical workflow
• Continuous interaction and communication with management
• Adhere to all Health and Safety policies, HACCAP requirements and standards
• Adhere and maintain the 20 Keys model in the department

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience in electrical/mechanical repair of poultry processing and rendering plant equipment
• Ability to diagnose and rectify problems in an electrical plant
• Ability to work unsupervised and in a high pressurized environment
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Must be pro-active and ability to work accurately
• Must be flexible and able to work weekends and irregular hours
• Must have reliable transport