Millwright

Bidvest Tank Terminals
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Trades & Services
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Job Description

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A position for Millwright has become available within the Maintenance Department at BTT Richards Bay.

The main purpose of the job is to keep the sites in full working order by attending to breakdowns on electrical and mechanical devices like pumps, motors, starters, lighting on site and keep all registers and legal documentation up to date. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Basic Computer knowledge

Knowledge of ISO standards

Supervisory or work team leading experience

Good people/ Engineering customer service skills

Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

 


Reporting To

Maintenance Chargehand

Responsibilities

Instrumentation knowledge on maintenance and fault finding

Mechanical and Electrical maintenance

Maintain HT equipment, hydraulic systems, pumps, deluge, electrical systems and emergency generators

Perform Locomotive electrical and mechanical maintenance

Compressor and evaporative condenser maintenance

Plan and prioritize daily work using SAP system

Be available for standby and callouts as per department roaster

Train and supervise junior employees when required

Attend to electrical and mechanical breakdowns daily

Fault finding on PLC and Scada systems

Perform statutory electrical and mechanical inspections

Repair locomotives, compressors, pumps, condensers, valves, diesel engines

Overhaul and test valves, relief valves and mechanical pumps

Install mechanical seals and v-belts

Operating within the parameters of the Occupational Health & Safety Act

Controlling and maintaining of all Quality Systems.

Requirements

Matric or NTC3

Qualified Millwright – trade tested

5 Years Millwright experience

PLC and Scada systems

Instrumentation knowledge advantageous

Qualifications

Grade 12 | National Certificate

Interested in this role?

You'll apply on Bidvest Tank Terminals's own site before 15 October 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationRichards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryTrades & Services
Posted8 October 2026
Closing Date15 October 2026
Bidvest Tank Terminals
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

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