Website Astral Foods
Astral Foods is the largest integrated poultry producer in Southern Africa and was established and listed on the JSE in April 2001.
Astral Foods: Artisan Vacancy in KwaZulu-Natal.
The ideal candidate would be responsible for:
- The servicing, repairs, projects and maintenance of all farm equipment.
- Attending to breakdowns.
- Coordinating tasks for the farm’s maintenance team.
- Managing strict bio-security protocols.
- Managing and control of Health and Safety requirements and laws within the Maintenance department.
- Implementing and maintaining 20 Keys which includes staff discipline
- Maintenance planning and assist with projects.
- Team supervision (manage a team, scheduling, assigning tasks and provide training
- Facility upkeep.
- Problem solving to minimize disruptions to the farming operations.
- Inventory management.
- Compliance, inspections and record keeping.
- Budget management.
The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Must have the relevant building / plumbing & carpentry experience.
- Trade tested.
- Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience.
- Passionate, self-motivated and performance driven.
- A team player with the ability to manage staff.
- Must be pro-active and be able to work accurately and independently.
- Be prepared to work outside of normal working hours.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
- Must be prepared to work standby and attend to call outs after hours and weekends.