Our client, a well-established player in the rubber recycling and materials processing industry, is looking for an experienced artisan to lead their production floor.What you'll be doing:?? Manage daily production planning and shift scheduling across the shredding ? granulating ? separation (steel/fibre/rubber) ? grading/bagging line?? Handle first-line mechanical fault-finding and authorise repairs, reducing reliance on external maintenance contractors?? Oversee wear-part inventory (blades, screens, bearings, hydraulic seals) a critical cost driver in this industry?? Enforce safety protocols in a high-hazard environment (dust/fire risk, entanglement risk, noise)?? Liaise with SHEQ on ISO/OHS compliance?? Manage quality control on output specifications (mesh size, contamination levels) for end markets such as sports surfaces and asphalt modification?? Train operators on machine-specific proceduresWhat you'll bring:? Fitter and Turner trade test (Red Seal), NQF Level 4 (QCTO) Millwright or boilermaker trade also considered? N2/N3 Mechanical Engineering advantageous? 5–8+ years post-qualification experience, including 2–3 years in a supervisory role? Experience in recycling, plastics/rubber processing, or heavy manufacturing (mining, steel) preferredPlease note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Desired Skills:
Supervisor
engineering
fitter and turner