Technical Assistant at Vector Logistics

Job Purpose

• To assist with mechanical and electrical maintenance of infrastructure and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Maintenance Support
• Maintain workshop appearance through housekeeping.
• Assist with improvement/modifications on mechanical/electrical equipment to improve equipment efficiencies.
• Conduct planned maintenance/inspections as per job card schedule and sign off.
• Once the job has been completed, send the job card to the Maintenance Technician to approve the job done.
• Perform various types of welding repairs in the warehouses.
• Assist with electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
• Assist in repairing and maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Implementation of Safety Health Environment, Risk and Quality (SHEQ)
• Comply with health and safety procedures.
• Ensure that documentation required within the Total Integrated Management System (TIMS), is applied consistently within scope of function.

Stock Control

• Complete a spares requisition once spares have been drawn from stores in order to have the buyer procure and replenish stock.

Effective Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritizing, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

Key Relationships

• Internal
• Warehouse team

External

• None

Qualifications and Experience

• N3 or Grade 12 with mechanical and electrical aptitude
• 1 years’ relevant experience

Skills and Competencies
Behavior Standards

• Be brilliant at the basics
• Face the brutal facts
• Smash the silos
• Be curious and challenge change
• Take accountability for results and people

Knowledge

• Mechanical/electrical maintenance
• Machines and tools, including their uses and repair
• Applicable electrical codes, standards and regulations
• Hazards and safety precautions

Skills

• Equipment maintenance
• Manual dexterity

Attributes

•  Able to work under pressure and prioritize
• Proactive
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven
• Accuracy