Technician: High Pressure Cleaning Equipment Cape Town: My client, a leading distributor of premium high-pressure cleaning equipment, is seeking to employ a Service Technician (mid-level/intermediate). This is an excellent opportunity to join a trusted and well-established brand, where you will play a key role in ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and servicing of high-end equipment, while also providing technical guidance and support within the team. The purpose of the role is for the maintenance, repair, and installation of machinery and equipment across a variety of environments. The Technician will work directly with customers to minimise machine downtime and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently according to manufacturer standards. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and hands-on technician with strong fault‑finding ability, a proactive mindset, and a customer‑centric approach. A professional, reliable, and approachable personality is essential. Responsibilities Perform preventative maintenance and diagnose and repair machinery, including hydraulic and electrical systems Set up and calibrate new and existing equipment, ensuring it operates according to manufacturer instructions Assess faulty equipment using in-field experience to successfully identify and resolve problems Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations to ensure a secure working environment Record maintenance activities, machine performance data, and repair logs accurately Communicate with customers in a comprehensive and honest manner and produce basic reports Work collaboratively with the customer base to optimise machine repair time and efficiency Operate across multiple environments, including marine, heavy industrial, pig and poultry farms, small industry, and dairies Comply with industry‑specific HACCP and safety protocols, including undergoing inductions, passing drug tests, and health tests where required Criteria Proven track record in a similar technical role (e.g. water purification, compressors, pumps, or related industries) Matric or equivalent qualification Certification in industrial technology or a related mechanical field (preferred) Proven experience as a machine technician or in a similar maintenance role within a manufacturing or maintenance environment Strong understanding of mechanical principles, hydraulics, electrical and electronics Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and electrical schematics Strong problem‑solving abilities with excellent attention to detail Valid EB driver’s license Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good communication skills in both Afrikaans and English, written and verbal Physical ability to stand, walk, lift heavy items (40kg+), work at heights (ladders 6m+), operate in high noise environments, and work around machinery Job Status: Permanent #J-18808-Ljbffr