Handyman, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Origin Wine Stellenbosch is looking for a Handyman to join our team!

• Machine and Equipment Maintenance
• Assists in carrying out maintenance tasks according to instructions and specifications on the job card
• Attends to minor break downs on machines and equipment upon request
• Carries out welding tasks when necessary
• Performs workshop repair work when necessary
• Carries out greasing tasks on a weekly and a monthly basis
• Carries out PVC pipe work when required
• Carries out minor electrical tasks such as repair work for switches, plugs etc and replacing light bulbs
• Ensures the maintenance of the spare parts store is in a good order at all times
• Ensures proper care and use of workshop machines, tools and equipment
• All other Handyman duties as required

• Inspects production lines on a daily basis and replaces broken parts where necessary or reports mechanical malfunctions to the Maintenance Manager for further investigation
• Records water and machine readings on a daily basis
• Checks and monitors spare parts on a regular basis (daily, weekly and monthly)
• Checks and records forklift readings on a daily basis
• Performs monthly vehicle and forklift check-up’s and takes the necessary corrective action where required

• Identifies and performs basic repairs of plumbing leaks or breaks, opens clogged drains and replaces washers and other minor parts
• Carries out various paint work on buildings by preparing surfaces and painting according to job card

• Adheres to QMS standards and procedures
• Follows QMS protocol as described by QMS procedures

• Assists in the controlling of CCPs including Sanitation Testing of machines and equipment worked on during maintenance
• Carries out sanitation of workshop and parts store
• Adheres to protective clothing policy
• Ensures compliance with company and statutory H&S policies and procedures
• Works closely with the safety representative to ensure adherence to safe work practices
• Ensures housekeeping is kept in order and meets required standards and all areas of responsibility are clean and neat

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Trade certificate will be an advantage

• Minimum of 2 years in a similar environment and role