Maintenance Specialist

About the Role

Join Nestlé South Africa as a Maintenance Specialist at our Estcourt Factory. Alongside working with leading brands like Nescafé and Milo, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining and repairing manufacturing and packaging equipment to ensure smooth production and performance targets are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols including OHSACT compliance, Work Permits, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), and other company safety standards.
• Operate machinery safely by adjusting devices within permitted tolerances and maintain a hazardous-free working environment in the factory.
• Coordinate and lead planned maintenance activities for factory equipment, services, and building infrastructure.
• Oversee daily maintenance operations, including tracking, reporting, and escalation of issues.
• Lead hands-on installation, servicing, and repair of equipment, ensuring repairs are done correctly the first time.
• Identify skills gaps among maintenance staff and provide coaching to enhance team performance.
• Maintain machine reliability to support production goals and carry out related administrative duties associated with maintenance, problem solving, TPM, and safety.
• Participate actively in TPM initiatives and lead resolution efforts for instrumentation, automation, electrical, and mechanical faults.
• Lead fault diagnosis and repair for equipment breakdowns when necessary.
• Manage maintenance shutdowns and revise maintenance schedules and checklists to sustain equipment reliability.
• Ensure completion of administrative tasks linked to asset management, safety, and maintenance audit requirements.
• Handle spare parts management effectively.
• Use root cause analysis tools like Loss Tree Analysis to resolve recurring faults and document problem-solving outcomes.
• Drive improvements in asset performance by applying maintenance strategy tools and analyzing operational losses.
• Procure quotations and recommendations from OEMs and expert vendors and manage purchase requisitions to support maintenance operations.
• Develop technicians' competence to autonomously manage maintenance and lead improvements.
• Coach and train operators on routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to foster operational independence.
• Promote continuous improvement by collaborating with production teams and sharing best practices across lines.
• Utilize digital tools such as AMM Mobile and predictive maintenance analytics to enhance maintenance efficiency.
• Own personal development planning and aid new team members through mentorship and feedback.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum N6 Certificate or a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Completion of an Apprenticeship and possession of a Trade Test Certificate.
• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in mechanical maintenance.

Skills and Competencies

• Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP, and AMM software.
• Strong interpersonal capabilities and ability to work independently under pressure.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Comprehensive understanding of maintenance best practices.
• Supportive attitude with the ability to drive and manage change effectively.
• Team-oriented approach with capability to coach and collaborate.