Manufacturing

Maintenance Assistant

RCL Foods·KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa·Full Time·Onsite
ManufacturingFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Oct 25, 2026
  • RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and Technical Maintenance Assistant within the baking business unit.
  • The suitable candidate will be responsible to assist with planned and preventative maintenance on machinery as well as repair basic machine breakdowns
  • This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Maintenance Manager.
  • This role is a Permanent role

Minimum Requirements

Education and Qualification

  • Technical Senior Certificate or similar technical qualification (N3)

Experience and Training

  • Minimum 2-3 years' practical experience as a maintenance assistant, preferably in a production environment
  • Bakery background advantageous
  • Mechanical or Electrical experience

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Rendering assistance to Maintenance Artisan in the execution of all electrical, mechanical and civil maintenance and repair of related machinery and equipment as per below output.

Mechanical and Electrical

  • Inspection of machinery and equipment as per supplier requirements set out in the maintenance procedures
  • Maintenance and repair of all related machinery and equipment in accordance to the maintenance plan and schedule
  • Repair of related machinery and equipment per breakdown

Civil

  • Inspection of water systems and main water supply as per maintenance schedule
  • Maintenance and repair of water systems and water supply in accordance to the maintenance plan and schedule
  • Repair of water systems and water supply per breakdown
  • Repair of plumbing systems in residential buildings per breakdown
  • Maintenance and repair of buildings as per maintenance schedule
  • Maintenance and repair of residential buildings per maintenance schedule
  • Electrical Maintenance
  • Electrical repair on residential buildings per breakdown
  • Electrical maintenance and repair on buildings per maintenance schedule

General

  • Execution of all reasonable instructions issued by artisan and Manager of daily tasks
  • Execution of all reasonable instructions issued by authorized personnel/ management
  • Daily inspection of all related machinery, equipment and constructions for prevention of breakdowns
  • Complete tasks as per the job card issued
  • Once the job is complete, obtain sign off from Artisan on job card
  • Assist with special projects
  • Ensure the toolbox is fully stocked and kept in a clean, hygienic state
  • Ensure maintenance workshop is clean and tidy at all times with all items in their correct place
  • Ensure work area is clean and tidy and good housekeeping practices are maintained in the workplace
  • 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 completed

Deadline:15th October,2026

Key skills

National Certificate (NCV)

At a glance

Company

RCL Foods

Location

KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

October 25, 2026

Created

October 14, 2026

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