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This role ensures plant reliability by performing mechanical maintenance, repairs and installation activities. It supports safe, efficient operations by diagnosing faults, preventing equipment failures and complying with all safety and maintenance standards

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Maintenance and Repairs
Frequency

• Perform planned, preventative and breakdown mechanical on plant equipment
• Investigate, fault-find and diagnose root causes of mechanical failure
• Repair machine, fit or replace worn out defective parts
• Conduct inspections to identify potential mechanical risks or early failures.
• Record all completed work on job cards.
• Carry out routine and preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment according to maintenance standards
• Maintain workshop equipment, tools, lifting equipment (to ensure availability, functioning and safety).
• Conduct condition monitoring activities (vibration checks, temperature readings, visual inspections).
• Find solutions to plant problems by Line Manager and taking remedial actions

Installation, Commissioning and Shutdown Activities
Frequency

• Install, commission and decommission mechanical equipment.
• Assist with shutdown planning and execution.
• Perform pre-shutdown inspections and post-shutdown reporting.
• Ensure equipment is correctly aligned, tested and handed back to operations.
• Verify equipment performance after installation or major repairs.

Safety, Compliance and Governance
Frequency

• Ensure adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Standards.
• Report any injuries on duty immediately to Line Manager.
• Immediately report unsafe working conditions, practices and installations.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks and risk assessments.
• Ensure proper housekeeping standards in are of work.

Coordination, Reporting and Support
Frequency

• Meet with Line Manager daily to review maintenance activities and plan work.
• Coordinate with other trades to complete work orders and projects efficiently.
• Provide on the job training and guidance to apprentices.
• Assist the Line Manager with general administrative tasks including job feedback and reporting.
• Perform standby duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / N3 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Recognised Trade Test Certificate (Fitter).
• Code B / C1 Driver’s License
• 1 year post‑trade experience as a Fitter, preferably in the wastewater and water treatment industry.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance, fault‑finding, troubleshooting, assessment, strip and repair of pumps, gearboxes, filter belt presses, mechanical screens, grit classifiers, rotating equipment and similar mechanical equipment.