Mr Price Logistics is looking for a qualified and experienced Artisan Assistant, the role will be based at the Mr Price Group DC in Hammersdale. The successful individual will provide support and assistance in maintaining operational equipment through planned preventative maintenance, thereby eliminating unplanned production lost time and extending the life span of equipment.
ResponsibilitiesTo attend to mechanical installations and repairs, to improve efficient running of operations.
Assist and support artisans in fault finding on breakdowns.
Inspect building and site regularly to identify problems i.e., water leakages; broken fence; the need for welding and all necessary maintenance.
Assist with the replacement of worn or damaged motor parts/components.
Check oil levels, electronic components and breaking devices and replacing defective parts.
Checking the operating functionality of safety and warning devices and attending to the replacement thereof.
To track all conveyors in the Distribution Centre to ensure the smooth running of operations.
Grade: 12 / NQF4 or Equivalent qualification, N3 or N4 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
3-5 years’ experience in a production/maintenance environment
Basic trade knowledge of electrical or mechanical engineering
Business understanding of DC Operations and Retail.
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What We Do
Mr Price Group Limited is an omni-channel, fashion value retailer. The Group retails Apparel, Homeware and Sportsware and is one of the fastest growing retailers in South Africa. Our History: 1885 - The first John Orrs store opens 1934 - The first Hub store opens 1952 - John Orrs is listed on the JSE 1967 - Acquisition of two Miladys stores 1986 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen, together with BOE, acquire a major shareholding in John Orr Holdings 1987 - The first Mr Price store opens 1991 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen acquire control of the Group from BOE 1993 - Launch of the Mr Price Group Share Partnership Initiative 1996 - Acquisition of Galaxy & Co. and Sheet Street 1997 - Alastair McArthur is appointed as CEO 1998 - Mr Price Home launched 2000 - Mr Price opens stores in Botswana and Namibia 2001 - Specialty Stores becomes MR Price Group 2005 - Over 100 million units are sold across the group 2006 - Sale of the Hub and Galaxy divisions 2007 - Launch of Mr Price Sport stores and Mr Price Franchising 2008 - Miladys wins the Orange Index award for excellence in customer service 2008 - Mr Price Apparel is voted the most loved and most frequented retail apparel brand for the first time 2008 - This year Mr Price Home is voted the most loved and most frequented homeware retailer 2011 - Retail sales exceed R10 billion and profit attributable to shareholders exceeds R1 billion for the first time 2011 - The group celebrates the 25th anniversary of change in control, recording a CAGR share of 25.3% and headline earnings per share of 23.5% over this period 2012 - First Corporate owned Mr Price store opens in Lagos, Nigeria 2013 - Mr Price launches its online store
