Maintenance Assistant

A leading food manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Maintenance Assistant with strong exposure to general plant and equipment maintenance to join their team in Blackheath, Western Cape. The role supports day-to-day maintenance operations within a factory environment, ensuring equipment reliability, safety compliance, and minimal production downtime. Responsibilities: Assist with planned and reactive maintenance of factory machinery and equipment Support fault-finding and basic repairs on mechanical and electrical systems Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance tasks Ensure adherence to health, safety, and food manufacturing standards Maintain accurate maintenance records and report recurring issues Assist senior maintenance staff with installations and breakdowns as required Requirements: Previous experience in a factory or manufacturing maintenance environment Basic mechanical and/or electrical maintenance knowledge Electrical trade test qualification will be a strong advantage (but not essential) Ability to work under pressure and respond to urgent maintenance issues Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail Willingness to learn and grow within a maintenance team Benefits: Salary: negotiable. Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Apply for this role today, contact Abigail King at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: manufacturing@hireresolve.za.com We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.