Key Responsibilities

Technical

• Mechanical maintenance and repair of equipment (steep tanks, germination vessels, kilns, conveyors, elevators).
• Installation, alignment, and servicing of gearboxes, bearings, shafts, chains, belts, and couplings.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance (PM schedules, lubrication management, condition monitoring).
• Fault-finding and breakdown troubleshooting under production pressure.
• Basic hydraulics and pneumatics (valves, cylinders, compressors, air lines).
• Welding and fabrication (MIG/TIG/arc) for plant repairs and modifications.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and manuals.

Plant & Process Knowledge

• Understanding of production processes: steeping, germination, kilning, screening, and storage.
• Experience with grain handling systems (silos, augers, bucket elevators).
• Awareness of food-grade standards and contamination prevention.
• Knowledge of dust control and explosion-risk environments (ATEX awareness is a strong advantage).

Electrical & Control Exposure (Advantageous)

• Basic electrical fault-finding (motors, sensors, limit switches).
• Motor maintenance and alignment.
• Understanding of PLC-controlled machinery (mechanical interface, not programming).
• Lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures.

Safety & Compliance

• Strong adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Safe work practices in confined spaces and at heights.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems.
• Housekeeping and maintenance documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Artisan / Fitter / Millwright.
• 3–5+ years’ experience in maltings, breweries, food processing, grain handling, or heavy industrial plants.
• Experience working shift work, standby, or call-outs.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.

Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Effective time management and ability to prioritise breakdowns.
• Good communication with production and engineering teams.
• Physically fit and comfortable in industrial environments.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious.

• Mechanical maintenance and repair of equipment (steep tanks, germination vessels, kilns, conveyors, elevators).
• Installation, alignment, and servicing of gearboxes, bearings, shafts, chains, belts, and couplings.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance (PM schedules, lubrication management, condition monitoring).
• Fault-finding and breakdown troubleshooting under production pressure.
• Basic hydraulics and pneumatics (valves, cylinders, compressors, air lines).
• Welding and fabrication (MIG/TIG/arc) for plant repairs and modifications.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Understanding of production processes: steeping, germination, kilning, screening, and storage.
• Experience with grain handling systems (silos, augers, bucket elevators).
• Awareness of food-grade standards and contamination prevention.
• Knowledge of dust control and explosion-risk environments (ATEX awareness is a strong advantage).
• Basic electrical fault-finding (motors, sensors, limit switches).
• Motor maintenance and alignment.
• Understanding of PLC-controlled machinery (mechanical interface, not programming).
• Lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures.
• Strong adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Safe work practices in confined spaces and at heights.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems.
• Housekeeping and maintenance documentation.

• Mechanical maintenance and repair
• Installation, alignment, and servicing of gearboxes, bearings, shafts, chains, belts, and couplings
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Fault-finding and breakdown troubleshooting
• Basic hydraulics and pneumatics
• Welding and fabrication (MIG/TIG/arc)
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and manuals
• Understanding of production processes
• Experience with grain handling systems
• Awareness of food-grade standards and contamination prevention
• Knowledge of dust control and explosion-risk environments
• Basic electrical fault-finding
• Motor maintenance and alignment
• Understanding of PLC-controlled machinery (mechanical interface)
• Lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures
• Strong adherence to health and safety regulations
• Safe work practices in confined spaces and at heights
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems
• Housekeeping and maintenance documentation
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Effective time management and ability to prioritise breakdowns
• Good communication with production and engineering teams
• Physically fit and comfortable in industrial environments
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Artisan / Fitter / Millwright.
• 3–5+ years’ experience in maltings, breweries, food processing, grain handling, or heavy industrial plants.
• Experience working shift work, standby, or call-outs.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.