Millwright (Production Plant) - Permanent

Bearings, gearboxes, pumps and lathes: this general engineering workshop in Alberton needs your hands on them. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

You'll report in Alberton. Relocation is not covered for this one. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

What you'll actually do

• Follow the lockout procedure before any work on machinery
• Program and run CNC machines from engineering drawings
• Respond to breakdowns and get the line running again safely
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems on production lines
• Align shafts with a laser alignment tool after every drive change
• Inspect and adjust conveyors, chains and sprockets
• Machine shafts, bushes and keyways on a lathe and milling machine

What you need

• Own basic hand tools, or willing to build up a set
• You read engineering drawings and measure with micrometers and verniers
• Basic understanding of the General Machinery Regulations
• N2 or N3 engineering subjects
• At least 2 years as a qualified artisan in a factory or workshop
• Willing to work shifts, standby and weekend shutdowns

Nice if you have

• CNC programming experience
• Forklift licence for moving heavy parts
• Food safety awareness for food and drink plants

What's in it for you

• Chance to study further toward a technician diploma
• Tool allowance
• Paid overtime on shutdowns
• Shift and standby allowances

Applying, step by step

1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Alberton really suit you before you apply.
2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): trade test certificate plus N-certificates, certified copy of your identity document or smart card plus references from maintenance managers.
3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Alberton; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

• Expect a practical test. Measure twice and work cleanly, because the assessor watches your habits as much as the result.
• Write your trade and trade test year first, then the machines you know, like "Filling lines, pumps, gearboxes".