Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. 

This position is in Cargill’s food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products. 

Position Purpose & Summary

We’re looking for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our high-performing maintenance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our plant operations.

In this role, you'll be responsible for mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of plant equipment. You’ll also support contractor supervision, safety permitting, and continuous improvement initiatives. If you're mechanically focused with some multi-skilled experience and a passion for problem-solving, this could be the perfect role for you!

Principal AccountabilitiesPerform reactive, preventative, and predictive maintenance to ensure smooth plant operations.Diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.Complete maintenance tasks using the Maintenance & Reliability Management SystemWork closely with production teams to troubleshoot and prevent equipment failuresEnsure all machinery and equipment is mechanically and electrically safeIssue safety permits and supervise contractor activity when requiredPropose improvements to job plans, procedures, and maintenance strategiesComplete maintenance work orders generated by the Maintenance & Reliability Management SystemCarry out other support maintenance work when required Ensure all machinery and equipment on site is both mechanically and electrically safe Support and Promote Behavioural safety Work with production closely when investigating failures.Education, Experience, Skills

Served recognised Mechanical or Multi Skilled ApprenticeshipHNC or equivalent qualification in Maintenance EngineeringExperience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), preferably SAP Basic electrical skills and understanding of safety systemsExperience with bulk handling equipment such as conveyors, elevators etc. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent communication, teamwork skills and good safety awarenessPrevious experience in a continuous process manufacturing environmentKnowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles (preferred)Experience working on a Chemical plant is desirable if not, heavy engineering experience would also be considered.

Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

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