Maintenance Assistant at RCL Foods

• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and Technical Maintenance Assistant within the baking business unit.
• The suitable candidate will be responsible to assist with planned and preventative maintenance on machinery as well as repair basic machine breakdowns 
• This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Maintenance Manager.
• This role is a Permanent role

Minimum Requirements    
Education and Qualification

• Technical Senior Certificate or similar technical qualification (N3)

Experience and Training 

• Minimum 2-3 years’ practical experience as a maintenance assistant, preferably in a production environment
• Bakery background advantageous
• Mechanical or Electrical experience

Duties & Responsibilities    
Key Responsibilities

• Rendering assistance to Maintenance Artisan in the execution of all electrical, mechanical and civil maintenance and repair of related machinery and equipment as per below output.

Mechanical and Electrical

• Inspection of machinery and equipment as per supplier requirements set out in the maintenance procedures
• Maintenance and repair of all related machinery and equipment in accordance to the maintenance plan and schedule
• Repair of related machinery and equipment per breakdown

Civil

• Inspection of water systems and main water supply as per maintenance schedule
• Maintenance and repair of water systems and water supply in accordance to the maintenance plan and schedule
• Repair of water systems and water supply per breakdown
• Repair of plumbing systems in residential buildings per breakdown
• Maintenance and repair of buildings as per maintenance schedule
• Maintenance and repair of residential buildings per maintenance schedule
• Electrical Maintenance
• Electrical repair on residential buildings per breakdown
• Electrical maintenance and repair on buildings per maintenance schedule

General

• Execution of all reasonable instructions issued by artisan and Manager of daily tasks
• Execution of all reasonable instructions issued by authorized personnel/ management
• Daily inspection of all related machinery, equipment and constructions for prevention of breakdowns
• Complete tasks as per the job card issued
• Once the job is complete, obtain sign off from Artisan on job card
• Assist with special projects
• Ensure the toolbox is fully stocked and kept in a clean, hygienic state
• Ensure maintenance workshop is clean and tidy at all times with all items in their correct place
• Ensure work area is clean and tidy and good housekeeping practices are maintained in the workplace
• Adhere to food safety guidelines as per company policies and procedures.
• Abide by all Good Manufacturing Practices requirements as set out by the employer.
• Ensure all work areas are cleaned and free from contaminants after maintenance work has been completed

Deadline:15th October,2026