Manufacturing

Millwright

Bidvest Tank Terminals·KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa·Full Time·Onsite
ManufacturingFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Oct 15, 2026

Job Advert Summary

  • A position for Millwright has become available within the Maintenance Department at BTT Richards Bay.
  • The main purpose of the job is to keep the sites in full working order by attending to breakdowns on electrical and mechanical devices like pumps, motors, starters, lighting on site and keep all registers and legal documentation up to date.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Basic Computer knowledge
  • Knowledge of ISO standards
  • Supervisory or work team leading experience
  • Good people/ Engineering customer service skills
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Minimum Requirements

  • Matric or NTC3
  • Qualified Millwright - trade tested
  • 5 Years Millwright experience
  • PLC and Scada systems
  • Instrumentation knowledge advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Instrumentation knowledge on maintenance and fault finding
  • Mechanical and Electrical maintenance
  • Maintain HT equipment, hydraulic systems, pumps, deluge, electrical systems and emergency generators
  • Perform Locomotive electrical and mechanical maintenance
  • Compressor and evaporative condenser maintenance
  • Plan and prioritize daily work using SAP system
  • Be available for standby and callouts as per department roaster
  • Train and supervise junior employees when required
  • Attend to electrical and mechanical breakdowns daily
  • Fault finding on PLC and Scada systems
  • Perform statutory electrical and mechanical inspections
  • Repair locomotives, compressors, pumps, condensers, valves, diesel engines
  • Overhaul and test valves, relief valves and mechanical pumps
  • Install mechanical seals and v-belts
  • Operating within the parameters of the Occupational Health & Safety Act
  • Controlling and maintaining of all Quality Systems.

Deadline:15th October,2026

Key skills

MatricNational Certificate (NCV)

At a glance

Company

Bidvest Tank Terminals

Location

KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

October 15, 2026

Created

October 13, 2026

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