Senior Millwright (Seafood Industry)

Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Agriculture General
Reference: 174629

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Ellahi Consulting

Industry: Import/ Export of Seafood

Salary: Market-related

Location: Atlantis Industrial, Western Cape

Contract type: Permanent with a 6-month probation period.

Working hours: Mondays – Fridays:
Dayshift: 08h00 – 17h30 or 06h00 – 15h30 or
Nightshift: 17h30 – 03h00
Hours may fluctuate due to operational requirements, standby and weekends/public
holidays will be required. Candidate must be flexible.

Job purpose: Construction and maintenance of machinery to ensure optimum production output is
achieved.

Experience needed:

• Work experience as a Millwright will be advantageous.
• Prior exposure to the protein industry (e.g., meat, fish, dairy, etc.) will be highly advantageous
• Experience in a leadership role will be advantageous.
• Experience in instrumentation, PLC (S5), AC/DC drives and HMI will be advantageous.
• Exposure in food processing will be advantageous.
• Experience in using industrial hand tools and power tools.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, pest control and SOP’s will be advantageous.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Computer literate (Excel, Word & Microsoft).
• Trade Test Certificate: Millwright (Red Seal).
• Wireman’s license will be advantageous.
• Understand blueprints and technical instructions.
• Training completed in the safe handling of ammonia will be advantageous.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills are essential.
• Excellent planning and coordination skills.
• Have a “get it done” attitude and are skilled at removing barriers.
• Ability to conduct research and analyze data.
• Honesty, Integrity & Reliability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision making.
• Apply urgency in work done – report faults urgently, act urgently; results orientated.
• Self-motivated: ability to work with little supervision.
• Ability to work at heights and climb on ladders, stairways and work off platforms.
• A willingness to learn.
• Strong ability to multitask.
• Accept and act on short notice changes with a positive attitude.
• Open to change and learning new systems.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good time management.
• Must have own reliable transport.
• Must be flexible due to work demands.

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About Ellahi Consulting

We at Ellahi Consulting, are committed to deliver sound conceptual thinking and excellent customer centric results from design through to delivery and post implementation support, as fit-for-purpose and practical solutions are important to us. We offer over 20 years of experience within the recruitment, talent management and organisation development domain. Through integrated talent solutions we enable clients to effectively implement strategy through people by sourcing, supporting and coaching new talent and future leaders. We pride ourselves in having a solid results delivery track record, always looking for new and innovative ways to help our clients. We are a B-BBEE Level 1 Business Partner and ensure we adhere to the relevant compliance guidelines put in place by industry bodies. We also believe that knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. We are accredited to use the NBI Brain Profile and numerous Eco-metric Assessments and are able to guide and coach corporate and individual clients alike. Our expert service has already satisfied many of South Africa’s leading companies.

WHAT WE DO:

Strategic Talent Sourcing Solutions

Our integrated talent advisory service enables the implementation of business strategy through people by sourcing, supporting, mapping and coaching talented individuals.

NBI Brain Profiling and Eco-metric assessments

Accredited NBI and Eco-metric assessment practitioners provide advisory guidance to augment individual contribution, enhance team success and develop leadership careers.

We offer a wide range of candidate authentication solutions to verify qualifications, criminal records and background information, ensuring peace of mind

Through bespoke solutions we facilitate various talent development tactics and leadership coaching to activate your talent strategy and better equip candidates, graduates, teams and future leaders

We devote our energy to empower individuals and teams to thrive during times of change, strengthening their emotional functioning, optimizing performance and building resilience.