Technician: Maintenance – Clover (Port Elizabeth)
Closing Date: 26 February 2025
Reference Number: CLO250113-1
Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Production
Positions Available: 1
Education Level: Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Summary
Clover Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) is seeking a qualified and Tetrapak-experienced Technician to ensure high reliability of allocated filling lines while supporting other lines. The role involves fault-finding, root cause analysis, maintenance schedules, and effective communication with the maintenance and production teams.
Minimum Requirements
- Applicable Trade Qualification (e.g., Millwright, Fitter, or Electrician)
- Relevant experience in filling line maintenance
- Strong knowledge of job-related concepts, techniques, and processes
- Computer literacy (Advanced level)
- Valid Code 08 Driver’s License
- Ability to work in confined spaces
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
Key Competencies
- Proactive and action-oriented
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to maintain high standards
- Results-driven with a strong work ethic
- Clear reasoning and analytical thinking
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
- Commitment and motivation
- Excellent communication skills
- Technical expertise and ability to apply new technology
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Maintenance & Fault Finding
- Perform fault-finding and troubleshooting on filling lines
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement preventative measures
- Develop, revise, and execute maintenance schedules
- Plan and perform routine services and scheduled maintenance
- Ensure the availability of essential parts in stock
- Manage spare parts inventory for scheduled services
2. Reporting & Communication
- Provide daily maintenance reports
- Document and report breakdowns after call-outs
- Share lessons learned with the team for process improvement
- Lead service and maintenance for an allocated line
- Report on major stops and required actions
- Complete job cards and maintenance schedules
3. Ad-hoc Activities
- Adhere to and promote workplace safety standards
- Report and rectify unsafe working conditions
- Participate in the standby roster and perform overtime as needed
- Deliver weekly technical training to the team
Why Join Clover?
- Be part of a leading brand in the manufacturing sector
- Work in a collaborative and growth-driven environment
- Opportunities for training and career development
- Competitive compensation and benefits
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their applications by 26 February 2025 via Clover’s official recruitment portal.
Clover is an equal opportunity employer. If you do not receive feedback within four weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
