Senior Service Technician
We are looking to employ an experienced, hard-working and capable artisan in the role of senior service technician involved in the installation, maintenance & servicing of end-of-line packaging machinery for food and beverage companies. This position is based at Linbro Park, Johannesburg.
The successful candidate must have:
- National Senior Certificate
- Minimum required qualification: Electrician/Millwright/Fitter (Trade Tested)
- 8 – 10 years’ experience working on packaging equipment in a food and beverage environment
- Excellent knowledge & experience of can seamers in the food & beverage industry
- Have strong electrical experience
- Excellent computer skills
- A service driven approach to dealing with customers and maintaining customer relationships
- Able to cope under pressure and respond quickly to customer requests
- A professional manner, with excellent interpersonal & communication skills
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans
- Presentable and confident to deal directly with customers
- Flexible and willing to work longer hours when required
- Willing to travel
- Driver’s license
The primary tasks include:
- Installation & commissioning of end-of-line packaging equipment
- Repairs, maintenance & fault-finding on equipment
- Manage all maintenance parts
- Deal directly with overseas suppliers
- Communicate directly with customers
- Provide training for technicians & staff in customer’s factories
- Travel to customer sites for installations, maintenance and breakdowns
- Audit equipment
Interested candidates should send their CV’s + copy of highest qualification for the attention of HR (indicate position applying for) to:
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