Millwright - Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and technically competent Millwright to join a specialised industrial processing environment.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal), supported by an N4/N5 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent technical training, with 8–10 years of relevant practical experience.

POSITION INFO:
We are looking for someone who can confidently diagnose equipment failures, carry out maintenance and repairs, minimise plant downtime and contribute to improving overall equipment reliability. Key Responsibilities Perform preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on industrial plant equipment. Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment faults. Maintain and repair pumps, compressors, gearboxes, bearings and other rotating equipment. Conduct electrical fault-finding on three-phase motors and associated control systems. Maintain and troubleshoot motor starters, contactors, overloads and electrical control circuits. Install, maintain and troubleshoot variable-frequency drives (VFDs) and soft starters. Diagnose faults involving industrial sensors, instrumentation and basic control systems. Assist with basic PLC diagnostics and troubleshooting. Carry out equipment inspections and identify potential mechanical and electrical failures. Participate in plant shutdowns, equipment overhauls and maintenance projects. Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with safety procedures and engineering standards. Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend appropriate corrective actions. Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports and equipment documentation. Work closely with operations, engineering and maintenance teams to ensure plant availability and reliability. Contribute to continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives. Minimum Requirements Recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal). N4/N5 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent technical qualification. 8-10 years' relevant industrial maintenance experience. Strong practical experience in mechanical maintenance and equipment troubleshooting. Extensive exposure to pumps, compressors, gearboxes, bearings and rotating equipment. Proven electrical fault-finding experience on three-phase motors. Knowledge of motor starters, contactors, overloads and associated control circuits. Experience with variable-frequency drives (VFDs) and soft starters. Understanding of industrial sensors and basic instrumentation. Basic PLC diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities. Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and technical documentation. Strong fault-finding, analytical and problem-solving abilities. A good understanding of industrial health and safety requirements. Advantageous Experience Experience in the following areas will be highly beneficial: Chemical processing and industrial gas environments. Continuous-process plant operations. Industrial pumps and compressor systems. Rotating equipment maintenance and alignment. Industrial automation and control systems. PLCs, instrumentation and process control. Preventative and predictive maintenance programmes. Plant shutdowns, installations and commissioning. Maintenance management systems (CMMS). Equipment reliability improvement initiatives. Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their updated CV, together with relevant qualifications and a copy of their Millwright Trade Test Certificate. If you have not received feedback from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We thank you for your interest and appreciate the time taken to apply.