Maintenance Engineer (Food Manufacturing)

Real machines, real budgets and real downtime targets at the engineering consultancy in Benoni. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Home base is an engineering consultancy on the Benoni side of Gauteng. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
• Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
• Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
• Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
• Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
• Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners

• Code 08 licence for site visits
• Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
• BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
• Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting

• Finite element analysis skills
• Reliability or asset management certification
• Project management certificate

• ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
• Company laptop and CAD licences
• Performance bonus tied to plant availability
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions

• Put your ECSA category and number under your name. For senior roles it is often the first filter.
• Keep the CV to three pages. Link to a short portfolio of designs rather than attaching large files.