Maintenance Assistant

About the role

The Maintenance Assistant will support the smooth operation of all electrical and mechanical equipment in Beckers Group’s paint manufacturing facility. The role focuses on preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance to minimise downtime and optimise production efficiency while adhering to strict safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery, utilities and facility equipment (electrical and mechanical).
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including motors, drives, PLCs, control panels, sensors and wiring.
• Maintain and repair mechanical equipment such as pumps, mixers, grinding mills, compressors, chillers, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, ovens and dust collectors.
• Support installation, commissioning and modification of new equipment and machinery.
• Monitor and maintain utilities (air compressors, air dryers, chillers, air‑conditioning) to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders and equipment history logs.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies and regulatory requirements (OSHA, fire & safety).
• Participate in root‑cause analysis and continuous‑improvement projects.

Required profile

• Diploma/ITI in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 4 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, preferably paint, chemical or FMCG.
• Ability to work in shifts and respond to breakdowns outside normal hours.
• Physically fit to handle tools, climb ladders and perform manual tasks.

Required skills

• Electrical systems knowledge (motors, drives, PLCs, control circuits, wiring).
• Mechanical systems expertise (pumps, mixers, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with ATEX/explosion‑proof equipment and hazardous area safety.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance practices.