Junior Maintenance Technician - Medical Media

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Previous maintenance experience having worked within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment is preferred but not essential.
• Experience working with pumps, compressors, pneumatic systems, pressure vessels, or solenoid valves would be advantageous.
• The company is happy to employ a recent N6 graduate in either Mechanical or Electrical, Electromechanical, or Mechatronics, or a related qualification with no work experience for the role, as full training will be provided.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and maintenance manuals is advantageous.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• The successful candidate should be physically fit and able to work in a factory environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of production and processing equipment used in the preparation, sterilisation, and dispensing of medical culture media.
• Performing preventative and breakdown maintenance on factory machinery and equipment.
• Assisting with the maintenance and repair of pumps, compressors, and air-driven systems.
• Maintaining and servicing pressure vessels, including pressure cookers/autoclave-type equipment used in the cooking and sterilisation of media.
• Troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic systems and air-driven dispensing lines.
• Inspecting, maintaining, and replacing solenoid valves and associated control components.
• Monitoring equipment performance and identifying potential maintenance issues before breakdowns occur.
• Assisting with fault-finding on mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
• Ensuring all machinery operates safely and efficiently in accordance with company standards.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and complete job cards.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.