Maintenance Mechanic

Role Overview

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will keep production equipment, site utilities and facilities dependable, safe and ready for use. Working with production teams and other technical colleagues, you will carry out scheduled maintenance, respond to equipment failures and help prevent recurring faults that could disrupt output or affect product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, test and maintain utility equipment, including pumps, generators and air compressors, as well as production machinery and building systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults, complete repairs safely and restore equipment to service with minimal production interruption.
• Carry out planned maintenance and work orders, contribute to maintenance schedules, and keep accurate records in the CMMS and other required systems.
• Investigate recurring failures, document root causes and equipment concerns, and recommend practical improvements to maintenance reliability and efficiency.
• Identify required spare parts, record their use, and assess the time, production impact and risks associated with maintenance jobs.
• Support equipment moves, installations and repositioning, and provide technical assistance across production and other functions as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organised work area in line with 5S practices; follow health, safety, environmental and quality requirements, including the correct handling of hazardous materials and use of PPE.
• Coordinate with contractors and suppliers, communicate effectively with internal teams, and share knowledge with junior technicians or new employees.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in mechanical engineering, or a relevant mechanical engineering background.
• Substantial hands-on maintenance experience in high-volume manufacturing; automotive experience is preferred.
• Practical fault-finding capability and structured analytical skills, including the ability to collect and assess technical information.
• Understanding of facilities maintenance, plant utilities and production equipment.
• Awareness of how equipment failures, downtime and poor-quality work affect production, costs, customer commitments and delivery.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, with the judgement to identify and escalate hazards.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity and teamwork, with the ability to manage competing tasks and work independently under general supervision.
• Willingness to learn, share technical knowledge and adapt to changing duties; physical strength and fitness appropriate to hands-on maintenance work are required.

If you meet the above requirements, please e-mail your cover letter and CV to [email protected] on or before Friday, October 23, 2026.

The subject of the email should read Maintenance Mechanic