Maintenance Assistant at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• A leading food manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Maintenance Assistant with strong exposure to general plant and equipment maintenance to join their team in Blackheath, Western Cape. The role supports day-to-day maintenance operations within a factory environment, ensuring equipment reliability, safety compliance, and minimal production downtime.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with planned and reactive maintenance of factory machinery and equipment
• Support fault-finding and basic repairs on mechanical and electrical systems
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance tasks
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and food manufacturing standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report recurring issues
• Assist senior maintenance staff with installations and breakdowns as required

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a factory or manufacturing maintenance environment
• Basic mechanical and/or electrical maintenance knowledge
• Electrical trade test qualification will be a strong advantage (but not essential)
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to urgent maintenance issues
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and grow within a maintenance team