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Closing Date: 28 July 2026
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Scales Technician  Worcester
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Role Purpose:

The Scale Technician will be responsible for the maintenance of computer weight grading system and use diagnostic tools to identify and resolve technical issues. 

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum qualification N5 - Electronics

Required Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in similar role
  • Experience in poultry industry advantageous

Required Knowledge and Skills: 

  • Computer literacy.
  • Weighing Systems and Scales.
  • Working knowledge of PLC’s, sensors, VLT’s etc.
  • Ability to work independent with minimal supervision.
  • Good problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.
  • Ability to lead junior staff members like junior technicians, handymen and assistants.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining and repairs of computer weight grading & shop floor systems.
  • Maintaining and repairing of shop floor systems.
  • Verification of scales to SANAS standards.
  • Maintenance on instrumentation and PLC equipment.
  • Programming of PLC’s.
  • Maintenance of all electronic mass meters at the Processing Plant.
  • Liaison with customers regarding sourcing of equipment and quotations.
  • Staying abreast of new developments in field.
  • Project planning and execution.


 

Closing Date: 28 July 2026