Plant Room Operator at Astral Foods Ltd

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Review handover book to determine issues from previous shifts and carry over requirements.
• Conduct thorough check of plant including pumps, water, condensers, gauges and receivers.
• Check pressure throughout the plant and perform maintenance on pumps to correct incorrect pressure levels.
• Drain oil in receivers to service pumping and to manage pumping pressure.
• Fix and maintain condensers.
• Check port temperatures and maintain levels.
• Conduct maintenance work in plant such as sensor reviews and checks.
• Fix and install electrical equipment required in the plant as required.
• Cleaning of the area.
• Complete shift close off report including incidents experienced, repairs and faults.
• Handover to the next shift.

 The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Technical matric or N3 Qualification
• Be in possession of a valid ammonia safe handling certificate.
• At least 1 years’ experience in Factory maintenance.
• Very good written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience in a Poultry Processing Plant will be an added advantage.
• Be prepared to work shifts including working extra hours, standby and call outs.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Must have own reliable transport.
• Computer literacy.

Closing Date: 06 March 2026