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Full-time
high school, professional certificate
Market-competitive pay, Performance related rewards, Flexible ways of working, Health and wellbeing support, Learning and development opportunities
Posted 2d ago
Apply by Aug 17
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Mechanical Technician is responsible for conducting preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure to ensure operational reliability. They will diagnose technical faults, install new machinery, and collaborate with production teams to maintain safety and quality standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an NQF Level 4/Matric certificate and a relevant trade qualification such as Fitter, Electrician, or Millwright. Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is required, along with strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
Full job description
Life tastes better with ice cream
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.
We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.
What truly sets us apart is how we work.
We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.
We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.
Job Title
Mechanical Technician
Scope South Africa
Location Lords View Industrial Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Terms
Full Time
The role
This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safe operation of manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure through the provision of expert technical maintenance support. As a Dayshift Artisan at TMICC Southern Africa, you will play a critical role in minimizing downtime, maintaining production performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site. Working closely with production and engineering teams, you will be responsible for diagnosing faults, carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance, installing new equipment, and ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced manufacturing environment where technical expertise, problem-solving capability, and a strong commitment to operational excellence are key to success.
What you'll be responsible for
Conduct routine preventative maintenance on a variety of machinery, including but not limited to, production lines, HVAC systems, and facility infrastructure.
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults to minimize downtime.
Perform repairs and replacements of defective parts, components, and systems.
Install new equipment and machinery, ensuring proper functionality and adherence to safety standards.
Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used.
Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out protocols.
Collaborate effectively with production teams and other departments to ensure seamless operations.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and suggest solutions for recurring technical issues.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Industry and Professional Networks
We're looking for someone who
NQF Level 4/Matric certificate or equivalent.
Relevant trade qualification (e.g., Fitter, Electrician, Millwright) from a recognized institution.
Proven experience as an Artisan in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
Proficiency in using a variety of hand and power tools.
Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
Strong commitment to safety and adherence to all safety regulations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Valid driver's license (advantageous).
What you'll get
Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes
Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
Flexible ways of working
Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
Time off to rest and recharge
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
#TMICC
Why join us?
This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!
You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.
- Roles with real accountability and visible impact - Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done - Continuous learning and development as the business grows - Reward linked to performance and contribution.
Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.
Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?
If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.
If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.
Additional information
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
As from July 1, 2025, we begin operating as The Magnum Ice Cream Company, the world’s leading pure-play ice cream business in the world, a standalone business within Unilever.
Our mission is to bring the power of ice cream to more people, in more places in new and unexpected ways.
As the parent company to an eclectic and beloved range of consumer brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Cornetto and the heart brand (Wall’s, Ola, Miko, Lagnese and many more), we create ice cream experiences and products that invigorate the senses and explode in taste. Why? Because life tastes better with ice cream.
Website: https://corporate.magnumicecream.com/en/home.html
Offices: Reguliersdwarsstraat 63, Amsterdam, North Holland 1017 BK, NL
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