MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

SUMMARY:

WORKING MAINTENANCE FOREMAN (PLANT FITTER)

POSITION INFO:
ARE YOU A HANDS-ON FITTER WITH STRONG LEADERSHIP SKILLS? Do you have what it takes to keep a production plant running smoothly while leading a maintenance team from the front? Pro Personnel is recruiting an experienced Working Maintenance Foreman (Plant Fitter) for a company specialising in sustainable agricultural growing mediums. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled, proactive individual who enjoys getting their hands dirty, solving mechanical challenges and taking ownership of plant reliability. We are not looking for a desk-bound supervisor - we need a hands-on leader who can diagnose, repair, maintain and lead by example! YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Perform hands-on mechanical maintenance, fault-finding and repairs on production machinery, equipment and vehicles. Lead, coordinate and support a small maintenance team. Plan and execute preventative maintenance schedules to minimise production downtime. Respond effectively to breakdowns and urgent mechanical failures. Diagnose mechanical and process-related faults, including basic electrical troubleshooting. Conduct routine machinery inspections and identify potential failures before they occur. Maintain accurate maintenance records, breakdown reports and equipment histories. Manage maintenance tools, spare parts and repair requirements. Ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures and lockout\/tagout requirements. Work closely with production teams to improve equipment performance and reliability. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Artisan-trained Diesel Plant Fitter or General Plant Fitter. Minimum 2 years' post-trade experience , including supervisory or Chargehand-level responsibilities. Proven experience leading a maintenance team, delegating tasks and monitoring performance. Strong mechanical fault-finding, troubleshooting and repair capabilities. Practical experience with preventative maintenance planning and execution. Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge. Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport to Bokfontein. Willingness to work overtime, weekends and attend after-hours breakdowns when required. HIGHLY ADVANTAGEOUS Trade-tested qualification (Red Seal). Experience in agricultural, manufacturing or processing environments. Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations. Experience with maintenance management systems and technical record-keeping. WORKING HOURS & ENVIRONMENT Monday to Friday: 07:00-17:00 , subject to operational requirements. This is a hands-on position within a farm-based production facility. Maintenance work frequently needs to be performed outside normal production hours. Flexibility for overtime, weekend maintenance and emergency breakdown call-outs is essential. WHAT MAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY EXCITING? Join a business committed to sustainable agriculture, innovation and long-term soil health. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of maintenance operations, apply your technical expertise and make a meaningful contribution to production efficiency. READY TO TAKE THE LEAD? If you are a skilled Plant Fitter with the confidence to lead a team and the technical ability to keep machinery running, we want to hear from you!