Engineering - Engineering Management Cape Town FULL TIME Job Summary Roles and Responsibilities * Oversee the day-to-day technical operations of the production plant. * Manage and lead the maintenance and technical team, ensuring equipment reliability and minimal downtime. * Plan and implement preventative and corrective maintenance schedules for plant machinery. * Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical issues on production equipment, piston systems, pumps, and related machinery. * Ensure plant machinery operates efficiently to meet production targets and quality standards. * Manage maintenance records, spare parts inventory, and technical documentation. * Coordinate with production teams to ensure smooth plant operations. * Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards within the plant. * Assist with plant improvements, equipment upgrades, and process optimisation. * Provide technical guidance and support to technicians and maintenance staff. Requirements * Trade qualification as a Fitter and Turner, Mechanical Technician, or similar technical qualification. * Strong experience working in manufacturing or beverage production environments. * Proven experience in plant maintenance, machinery management, and team supervision. * Solid knowledge of mechanical systems, pumps, pistons, and production machinery. * Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities. * Ability to lead a technical team and manage plant operations effectively. * Good understanding of health and safety regulations within manufacturing plants. Mecad Systems Recruiter