Maintenance Artisan (Milwright)

Closing Date 2026/10/15

Reference Number RCL260914-5

Company RCL Foods

Job Title Maintenance Artisan (Milwright)

Functions Engineering

Job Type Classification Permanent

Location - Town / City Durban

Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal

Location - Country South Africa

Job Description RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands, including Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Selati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which reflects our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that truly matters.

Visit our website: www.rclfoods.com

RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and Technically-orientated Maintenance Artisan (Milwright) 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

• Trade Tested Artisan Milwright
• Wireman’s License (Optional)
• Drivers licence

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years time served artisan experience
• Bakery background advantageous

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
• Mechanical/Electrical Skills

Duties & Responsibilities Conduct daily checks on machinery, recording any faults on the checklist and submit to Maintenance Manager

• Practice health and safety and food safety procedures at all times and adherence to lock out systems
• Ensure jobs allocated on the planned and preventative maintenance schedules are completed within acceptable time frames
• Report any deviations from planned schedule to Maintenance Supervisor
• Report to breakdowns immediately and work safely, within acceptable time frames to repair the machine
• Delegate tasks to maintenance assistants and follow up to ensure tasks are completed within the acceptable time frames
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly checklists and report faults to Maintenance Manager
• Complete jobs pertaining to building and facility maintenance
• Participate in monthly stocktakes and report on items that need to be ordered
• Plan for projects in terms of spares/equipment required
• Ensure project is completed on time and within budget and acceptable standard
• Report delays/problems immediately to Maintenance Supervisor
• Ensure toolboxes are fully stocked and kept in a clean, hygienic state
• Perform tools in-tool out reconciliation upon completion of maintenance work being done
• Daily communication with production operators and supervisors related to maintenance issues
• Conduct root cause analysis on breakdowns to minimize recurrence of problem
• Consult with Maintenance Manager to implement process change or modification to prevent further problems, improve efficiencies and minimize unnecessary costs

Administrative Duties

• Obtain and delegate the job cards from Maintenance Manager
• Once job is complete, record summary of job onto job card, detailing work completed, spares and tools in/out register and time taken to complete the job
• Submit completed job card, no later than end of shift

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