Applicants are invited to apply for the Maintenance Artisan (Electrical & Mechanical)
RCL Foods is a leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company in South Africa, known for delivering high-quality food products to millions of consumers nationwide. Our baking division plays a vital role in ensuring fresh, reliable, and efficient production and distribution of baked goods.
At RCL Foods, we are driven by a strong culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. We invest in our people by providing opportunities for growth, hands-on experience, and exposure to modern industrial systems.
Joining RCL Foods means becoming part of a high-performance team where your technical skills directly contribute to operational excellence and business success.
RCL Foods is currently recruiting for a driven, highly energized, and technically-orientated Maintenance Artisan to join our baking business unit in Durban.
The successful candidate will be responsible for performing planned and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing machinery breakdowns, and ensuring the smooth operation of bakery production equipment. This role requires both electrical and mechanical expertise, making it ideal for a multi-skilled artisan with experience in an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Artisan will play a critical role in maintaining equipment efficiency, reducing downtime, and ensuring compliance with food safety and health & safety standards.
The ideal candidate for this Maintenance Artisan job in Durban should demonstrate:
At RCL Foods, we prioritize employee development and career progression. As a Maintenance Artisan, you will gain:
This role provides a strong foundation for long-term growth in manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance management careers.
In the FMCG industry, production efficiency and equipment reliability are critical to meeting demand and maintaining product quality. The Maintenance Artisan plays a key role in ensuring minimal downtime, optimizing machine performance, and supporting continuous production.
Your expertise will directly impact operational success, making you a vital part of the production and maintenance ecosystem at RCL Foods.
If you are a qualified Maintenance Artisan in Durban with strong electrical and mechanical skills, this is your opportunity to join a leading FMCG company and advance your career.
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Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career with RCL Foods.
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