Maintenance Officer (Mechanical)

Maintenance Officer (Mechanical)

• We are seeking a skilled and proactive Mechanical Officer (Mechanical) to join our manufacturing operations team.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of production equipment through routine servicing, preventive maintenance and timely repairs and effective troubleshooting.
• We are particularly interested in candidates with practical experience maintaining industrial and production machinery who can identify mechanical faults, minimise equipment downtime and support uninterrupted production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections, servicing, troubleshooting and repairs of production machinery, including mixers, chillers, pasteurizers and packaging equipment.
• Implement and monitor preventive maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability and minimise unexpected breakdowns.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out timely repairs to reduce production downtime.
• Monitor the condition and performance of production equipment and recommend necessary repairs, replacements or improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, machine downtime and spare parts usage.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly maintenance reports, including equipment performance and downtime reports.
• Monitor critical spare parts inventory and coordinate timely replenishment with the procurement team.
• Support the maintenance of facility utilities and systems, including water systems, plumbing and other mechanical installations.
• Supervise external contractors during assigned maintenance and installation activities.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures and HSE standards during all maintenance operations.
• Escalate major repairs, equipment modifications and high-value procurement requirements for management approval.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• Hands-on experience maintaining industrial production machinery and equipment.
• Good knowledge of preventive maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting and equipment repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams and equipment manuals.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and fault-diagnosis skills.
• Good documentation, reporting and recordkeeping abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to equipment breakdowns.
• Strong communication, accountability and teamwork skills.

What We Are Looking For

• A technically competent and detail-oriented professional who understands the importance of equipment reliability, production efficiency and preventive maintenance in a manufacturing environment.

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