Flexilube, an independent lubricant producer and waste oil re-refinery in Meyerton, Gauteng, is seeking a skilled professional to join our fast-moving production team.
JOB TITLE: PRODUCTION & MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
- Carry out preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
- Carry out inspections of the production facilities to identify & resolve issues
- Attend to equipment failure & breakdowns immediately.
- Implement Improvements to plant & equipment.
- Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities.
- Adhere to and enforce SHEQ Procedures & Company policies.
- Supervise Refinery Operators and assist Refinery Manager.
- Assist in Supervision of production personnel in workshop and plant.
- Assist with stock requirements & conduct regular stock counts.
- Stand in for Refinery & Maintenance Manager when required.
- Other ad-hoc duties
Desired Experience & Qualification:
- Matric Certificate, Further Qualifications in Production & Maintenance.
- Machining, fitting, turning & welding & boiler making skills are beneficial.
- 5 Years plant maintenance & workshop supervision, preferable related to petroleum industry.
- Computer skills, Microsoft office suite.
- Knowledge of production environments, pumps, welding, boiler making and pipe fitting.
Key Skills / Attributes:
- Literate and able to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to delegate and do maintenance planning as well as preventive maintenance.
- Interpersonal and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures precisely.
- Knowledge of SHEQ Procedures.
- Forklift & SHEQ certifications are beneficial.
- Willing to work overtime and be on standby after hours & over the weekends
- Able to work under pressure
- Mostly work outdoors
Only candidates meeting the above criteria will be considered.
Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please submit your resume and a brief statement clearly outlining your suitability for this role by clicking the button below,
by the 2nd of May 2025.
