Maintenance Technician

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our .

Job Description

Key Responsibilities May Include:

Perform hands-on fault diagnosis and repair of plant equipment, resolving issues efficiently to minimize operational downtime and maintain productivity.

Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to schedule and execute preventive and breakdown maintenance activities, ensuring timely repairs and maintenance.

Manage spare parts inventory to guarantee stock availability, preventing delays in maintenance tasks and ensuring smooth operations.

Conduct regular inspections of machinery and equipment, documenting all maintenance activities, repairs, and downtime for tracking and reporting purposes.

Lead and manage capital projects, including coordination with contractors, ensuring schedules are met, and controlling related expenditures to ensure project success.

Ensure compliance with health and safety standards by fostering a zero-harm environment, maintaining adherence to corporate safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Provide technical expertise and support during equipment installation and acceptance testing, ensuring new systems meet operational standards.

Drive continuous improvement in safety, cost efficiency, product quality, and service delivery through the application of best maintenance practices and process optimization.

We are looking for a technically strong and safety-focused Maintenance Technician to join our Operations team in Kraaifontein and play a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and plant performance. If you're passionate about engineering excellence and thrive in a fast-paced operational environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Drive preventative and corrective maintenance activities across the plant.

Ensure machinery and equipment operate safely and efficiently.

Minimize downtime through effective troubleshooting and maintenance planning.

Provide technical leadership and support to Technical Operatives.

Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and the OHS Act.

Manage maintenance spares, repairs, and workshop requirements.

Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve reliability and operational performance.

What We're Looking For

Qualified Millwright
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Minimum N4 qualification
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Minimum 5 years' plant maintenance experience
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Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.

Experience working in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.

Ability to work effectively in a shift-based operation

Advantageous Experience

PLC maintenance.

Siemens, Allen Bradley, Delta or Festo systems.

Robotics experience, including YASKAWA.

Experience leading teams within a unionized environment

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Remote Type

Not Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Compressors, Vacuum Pumps and Related Equipment, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Drawings and Schematics, Electric and Electronic Controls, Electric Motors, Empathy, Experimentation, Fans, Blowers and Supporting Ductwork, Lubrication Types and Systems, Machining (Lathes, Milling, and Drill Presses), Mathematic Literacy, Mechanical Literacy, Pipe Systems and Valves, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems, Power Transmission Systems, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers, Welding, Brazing and Soldering, Written Communication

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.