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  • Posted: Jun 9, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Green Marble Recruitment Consultants boasts over 33+ years of valuable combined experience in the trade. We are a pro-active, solution-driven organisation with a personalised strategy to suit individual requirements. We are committed to enter into a partnership with you, to provide you with a stable staff compliment, through quality placements and speciali...
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    Service Foreman

    • Our industry-leading client in Howick within the manufacturing industry is on the lookout for a skilled and driven Service Foreman to oversee mechanical maintenance operations.
    • This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader with a strong background in heavy machinery.
    • If you thrive under pressure, have a sharp eye for fault-finding, and can guide a team with confidence, THEN OUR CLIENT WANTS YOU!!!!!!!!

    Non-Negotiables:

    • Trade-tested in Fitting and Turning.
    • Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience in a mechanical maintenance environment.
    • Proven experience working with coal-fired boilers.
    • Strong background with heavy machinery – including boilers, compressors, and water pumps.
    • APPLY NOW!

    Minimum requirements:

    • N6 qualification in a mechanical field.
    • Recognised Trade Test in Fitting or Fitting & Turning.
    • John Thompson Boiler Attendant Certificate (advantageous).
    • Minimum of 4 years’ supervisory experience.
    • At least 4 years’ fitting experience on:
    • Coal-fired boilers
    • 500–1000 CFM compressors
    • Centrifugal and piston-type water pumps
    • Previous experience in a Charge Hand or Foreman role (preferred).

    Knowledge and Skills:

    • In-depth knowledge of mechanical equipment, drives, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and water/steam reticulation systems.
    • Skilled in fault-finding and working under pressure during breakdowns.
    • Practically inclined with hands-on ability in tool use and mechanical tasks.
    • Competent in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings.
    • Accurate, neat, and efficient in the execution of duties.
    • Proficient in fabrication tasks such as welding, grinding, and cutting.
    • Strong communication skills with both management and colleagues.
    • Proficient in MS Office.

    Duties and responsibilities:

    • Ensure planned maintenance schedules are executed as instructed, providing assistance to artisans where necessary.
    • Lead and coordinate all boiler maintenance activities, including inspections and repairs.
    • Assist with the maintenance and repair of boiler house machinery and systems to ensure efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
    • Supervise Boiler Attendants and Firemen in the operation of the boiler house.
    • Conduct plant checks to verify compliance with maintenance schedules.
    • Attend to breakdowns and perform repairs promptly.
    • Manage the servicing and repair of all mechanical equipment within the services department.
    • Accurately complete job cards and planned maintenance documentation.
    • Report serious or unresolved defects to the Section Foreman or Engineering Manager.
    • Perform safety inspections on equipment and plant as required.
    • Undertake installation and modification of equipment and plant as instructed.
    • Carry out any reasonable request made by the Section Foreman or Engineering Manager.

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