Maintenance Assistant Grain Field Chickens Abattoir , Reitz

Reitz, Free State, South Africa

Job Description


IntroductionGrain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY)Ltd, is a dynamic role player in the integrated broiler industry with an abattoir in Reitz in the North Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.Job description.The successful incumbent will be responsible for assisting a qualified artisan with the day-to-day duties in a particular trade and will have sufficient relevant experience to perform the assistant work required.Job requirements

  • Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
  • N2 Certificate - Electrical or Mechanical.
  • Practical mechanical experience in an abattoir/ manufacturing plant.
  • Related mechanical courses done will be advantageous.
  • Willingness to work overtime incl. shifts, weekends/ holidays when required.
Duties and responsibilitiesWill be the assistant to the artisan with the following:
  • Maintaining, cleaning and sorting of the workshop.
  • Limit downtime in the plant to prevent unnecessary loss of production.
  • Daily inspection of all machinery and tools inside the production plant and writing a report about inspection findings.
  • Ensure monthly planned maintenance on all machinery and tools are done as specified.
  • Inspect conveyers continuously to ensure conveyers are operational and functional in order for production to continue.
  • Repair all relevant buildings and infrastructure on request of management
  • Assist with breakdowns in the plant to repair damage as soon as possible and ensure minimum breakdown time.
  • To liaise with internal departments on an ongoing basis to ensure the quality of service and products.
Skills required
  • Understanding of production procedures.
  • Knowledge of Health and safety procedures.
  • Ability to read manuals.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Team player.
  • Able to work under pressure.
The company can expire jobs at any time at our own discretion. Should you not have received a response within 4 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.

VKB Group

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1319741
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Reitz, Free State, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned