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Assistant Technician Dairy (JB5994)

  • Mpumalanga
  • Salary: Market Related
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: Manufacturing Trades & Services
  • Reference: Assistant Technician Dairy (JB5994)

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Employer: Kontak Recruitment

Assistant Technician Dairy (JB5994)
Location: Leandra, Thuli Fakude, Mpumalanga
Salary: Market Related
Duration: Permanent
Employment Type: Full-Time
 
Join a well-known player in the South African dairy manufacturing industry, operating within a fast-paced FMCG production environment. This is a hands-on role within a team that keeps production lines running, quality high, and standards tight, every single shift.
 
This is a great opportunity for an experienced technician with deep roots in food manufacturing to step into a supportive maintenance role within a dairy production facility. You will work alongside senior technicians and production teams to keep equipment running reliably, respond to breakdowns efficiently, and uphold the food safety standards the environment demands.
If you know your way around dairy packaging and filling machinery and thrive in a high-output setting, this one is for you.
 
Minimum Requirements
Minimum 10 years' experience with food manufacturing equipment, dairy experience preferred
Strong mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic knowledge
Hands-on experience with rotary fillers, shrink wrappers, conveyors, and yoghurt fillers
Knowledge of food safety standards, such as HACCP is beneficial
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced production environment
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Willingness to relocate to Mpumalanga
 
Key Responsibilities
Assist with maintaining, repairing, and servicing dairy packaging machinery
Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults to minimise production downtime
Support and adhere to preventative maintenance schedules
Collaborate with senior technicians and production teams on daily operations
Ensure all work complies with food safety and hygiene standards
Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports
Work shifts, overtime, and call-out duties as required
 
Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment with the client.
Offer clarity: The Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.

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About Kontak Recruitment

Kontak Recruitment is a Pastel Certified Recruiter which specializes in the recruitment of personnel on all career levels including the placement of temporary, contract as well as permanent staffing. We enjoy the personalized approach with regards to out candidates focusing on their needs and requirements as well as a personalized approach with our clients in delivering an excellent service.

Kontak Recruitment conducts business in an ethical and honest manner.  We aim at building long term relationships that are to the mutual benefit of all parties. We offer a responsible and personalized service to clients and candidates. We encourage an employment environment that provides equal opportunities for all employees. All positions and applications remain confidential protecting the rights and interests of both the client and the candidates.

Our core focus is delivering a staffing solution in the niche fields of Pastel Consultants,finance as well as office support. As part of this service offering we include extensive reference and qualification checks as well as a criminal and credit check. Our focus is quality and we will present the most efficient and integrated ways of satisfying the skills need within the company.

Permanent staff placements – We strive to find the right fit and providing support to client and candidate during the first three months of the employment.

Temporary and Contract placements – We offer immediate access to staff on all levels on a flexible basis. Kontak Recruitment administers the payroll and all statutory returns.

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