Fitter & Turner

What You Will Enjoy Doing

• Perform precision turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and fabrication of mechanical components
• Manufacture or refurbish parts where OEM spares are unavailable or lead times are excessive
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and technical specifications accurately
• Perform basic welding and fabrication work (cutting, grinding, shaping, repairs, modifications, improvements)
• Maintain workshop tools, machines, and housekeeping to high standards
• Conduct routine checks on workshop equipment, tool cupboards, and tool control systems
• Maintenance & Plant Support
• Overhaul, rebuild, and refurbish pumps, gearboxes, motors, conveyors, and rotating equipment
• Mechanical seals, bearings and coupling fitment and removal
• Perform equipment alignment, and condition monitoring
• Assist with breakdown response, fault-finding, and corrective maintenance
• Execute preventative and planned maintenance tasks as per schedule
• Support shutdown activities and plant improvement projects
• Conduct QC inspections on incoming repaired items, refurbished components, and new spares
• Generate workshop reports, job feedback, and maintenance documentation
• Complete check sheets and job cards accurately and timeily
• Assist and contribute to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and corrective actions
• Create and update work instructions and standard repair procedures
• Maintain high attention to detail and workmanship standards
• Link closely with Stores and Maintenance Planning regarding spare parts requirements
• Assist with material management of workshop steels, plates, and salvageable materials
• Identify and prepare materials required for machining and fabrication jobs
• Supporting other artisans and maintenance team members as required
• Contribute proactively to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, SOPs, and housekeeping requirements

• Grade 12 (Mathematics & Science essential)
• Minimum N3 Fitting
• Qualified Trade Tested Fitter & Turner
• 5 years' post-apprenticeship experience in workshop machining and industrial plant maintenance
• Strong experience with lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, and measuring equipment
• Basic welding and fabrication experience
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and tolerances
• Experience of participating in fault-finding and RCA processes
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, basic reporting)
• SAP or similar CMMS User
• Good documentation and reporting skills
• Physically fit and able to work in workshop and plant environments
• Valid Code 8 driver's license and own reliable vehicle
• Proactive and self-driven
• High attention to detail and quality focused
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude
• Systematic and organized
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Good communication and teamwork
• Able to work independently and under pressure
• Safety-conscious and disciplined
• Accountable and reliable

• Dynamic and International working environment in a stable and growing family business
• Market Related salary and benefits
• Rewarding and promoting your individual performance
• Opportunity to proactively share your own ideas.

Closing date: 16 September 2026

Should you not be contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.