Job Description

• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and Technically-orientated Maintenance Assistant within the baking business unit.
• The suitable candidate will be required is to conduct planned and preventative maintenance on machinery as well as repair machine breakdowns.
• Electrical and Mechanical  maintenance and repair of Bakery related machinery and equipment
• This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

Minimum Requirements    
Education

• Grade 12

Experience

• Minimum 2-3 year’s practical experience as a maintenance assistant, preferably in a production environment
• Bakery background advantageous
• Mechanical or Electrical experience

Skills

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in
• English.
• Good numeracy
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified
• procedures

Duties & Responsibilities

Administrative Duties

• Practice health and safety and food safety procedures at all times
• Follow maintenance technician instructions, ensuring planned and preventative maintenance schedules are completed on time
• Report to breakdowns immediately with maintenance technician and work quickly and safely to help repair the machine
• Assist with jobs pertaining to building and facility maintenance
• Assist with special projects
• Ensure toolbox is fully stocked and kept in a clean, hygienic state
• Ensure maintenance workshop is clean and tidy at all times with all items in their correct place
• Ensure work

Administrative Duties

• Complete tasks as per the job card issued
• Once job is complete, obtain sign off from Technician on job card

Food Safety

• Adhere to food safety guidelines as per company policies and procedures.
• Abide by all Good Manufacturing Practices requirements as set out by the employer.
• Ensure all work areas are cleaned and free from contaminants after maintenance work has been done

Closing Date

• 2025/06/18