Location: Estcourt Factory
Company: Nestle
Qualification: Matric, N3 Certificate
Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in Mechanical field  
Closing Date:  11 September 2026

Position Summary:

With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé did not become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for Fitter at Estcourt Factory.

The Fitter will Install and maintain engineering equipment in first class working condition, they will ensure efficient safe operation of machinery by setting and adjusting devices to within allowed tolerances. All work carried out on premises must conform to SABS code and internal standards if more stringent in all areas of engineering, quality and safety, health & environment. Fault finding and attending to breakdowns. Complete the necessary administrative tasks for AMM, SHE, CDM. To be actively involved with new project installations, CDM and MDWT.                                                              

A day in the life of a Fitter:

• Carry out the planned maintenance required on plant.
• Incumbent must be proactive and prevent breakdowns on his/her patrols and shows initiative to continuously improve equipment performance.                                     
• Install, service, repair and maintain existing and new equipment.                                               
• Follow up and recommend actions to overcome and improve problems encountered.
• Attend to mechanical l faults and breakdowns in all areas of the factory.                                    
• Analyzing and investigating re-current faults.                                             
• Improve functional ease of maintenance, cleaning, reliability of equipment                                    
• Project Management                                                         
• Plant knowledge                                                  
• Repairs must be carried out quickly (first time right) and efficiently.                                           
• Maintain high standard of work.                                                    
• Ensure machine availability for production targets to be met.                                        
• This is primarily a day-shift role; however, the incumbent may be required to work overtime, standby or shifts in line with operational and company requirements.
• Lockout & permit procedure is to be always used when any person could be exposed to danger by the inadvertent start of machinery.   
• Ensure any dangerous conditions must be made safe immediately.                                            
• Ensure that all work is performed and plant performs to always protect product safety.         
• To correct errors on drawings and update drawings.                                        
• Complete the necessary administrative tasks for AMM, SHE, CDM and MDWT.                                    
• Actively involved in CDM and MDWT activities                                                  
• Interact with production people.                                                    
• Interact with suppliers.                                                      
• Interact with contractors.                                                 
• Carry out visual inspections and sign the appropriate legal registers of the following as per OHS act:  All types lifting equipment [slings, chain blocks, etc.].
• Pressure vessels.
• All types of welding equipment [gas, argon, electrical, etc.].

 What will make you successful?

1. Served Apprenticeship and qualified with a Trade Test Certificate.
2. A minimum of two years’ experience in Mechanical field.
3. Good interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to work independently and under pressure.
5. Computer literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint SAP and AMM).
6. Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
7. In depth knowledge of maintenance practices.
8. Interpersonal skills
9. Change Management
10. Team player
11. Coaching and mentoring of production staff on Mechanical equipment