Maintenance Specialist

Role description

Overview

To assist in the design, development, operation, installation, and maintenance of systems and structures to ensure optimal performance, safety, and reliability across Tolsa’s facilities.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a small technical team managing a wide variety of equipment, including transport systems, processing installations, sieves, crushing units, packaging lines, palletising and wrapping equipment, and pallet transport system.
• Support the design, development, installation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and automated systems.
• Troubleshoot factory machinery and production processes to restore optimal functionality.
• Identify defects and root causes; evaluate their severity and determine the feasibility of immediate corrective action.
• Carry out corrective maintenance on all plant installations and facilities according to the maintenance plan.
• Monitor the maintenance process and manage associated work orders.
• Actively participate in team meetings and contribute technical input to project discussions.
• Provide support and recommendations for ongoing and future maintenance projects.
• Report recurring malfunctions and assist with detailed root-cause analysis.
• Initiate and support continuous improvement actions aimed at enhancing safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency.

Competencies

• Conduct periodic quality checks on equipment and systems to ensure compliance with operational standards.
• Critical and analytical thinking.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance procedures.
• Inspect equipment and systems to identify issues early.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for equipment, spare parts, and supplies.
• Plan and schedule repairs and maintenance activities.
• Execute work plans effectively and safely.
• Repair faulty equipment units and damaged structures.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Experience & Qualifications

• Education: MBO or equivalent technical education (engineering certificates desirable).
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Engineering or maintenance background.
• Health and Safety training.

Personal Competencies

• Open to change and continuous learning.
• Positive and enthusiastic mindset.
• Proactive approach and initiative.
• Self-motivated, with strong organisational skills.