Maintenance Technician - FM1740 at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Mechanical / Electrical qualification advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Relevant experience and knowledge of maintenance procedures and systems to be maintained (electrical and mechanical)
• Previous relevant experience in Citrus/Agriculture will be an advantage.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to follow a maintenance schedule.
• Physical and manual dexterity and agility
• Ability to troubleshoot.
• Ability to work under pressure, overtime and meet deadlines.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS

Maintenance

• Equipment is kept in good and operational condition.
• Continuous improvement of packhouse efficiencies.
• Supervise, coordinate and plan maintenance activities.
• Draft maintenance work schedules on equipment and machinery and ensure that work schedules are correctly executed.
• Daily electrical maintenance on DC/AC systems.
• Good knowledge on switch gear and fault findings.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Ensure that work performed is from highest work standards.
• New Installations completed within time and budget according to specifications

Finance and Admin

• Costs maintained within parameters and budget.
• Organise and coordinate the relevant material and human resources.

Food Safety and Health & Safety 

• Ensure compliance to all food safety regulations.
• Ensure safe working area with minimum incidents / injuries.

People Management

• Manage high performance teams that collaborate in pursuit of excellence and a common purpose. Manage staff performance, discipline, and training.
• Cultivate a business culture and value system based on trust to ensure that we build long term relationships with all stakeholders.
• Participate in establishing work schedules and ensuring that these schedules are correctly executed with highest work standards.