Job Description
To maintain the overall effectiveness of equipment and the plants on site which includes Electrical and Mechanical support.
To anticipate possible machine reliability problems, which could appear and take appropriate actions to ensure manufacturing process continuity
To facilitate and lead problem solving processes; provide inputs/suggestions to the maintenance team leader for continuous improvement
To record and analyse breakdown trends per machine using a maintenance system in order to motivate equipment improvement or purchases
To render support on ad hoc projects e.g., renovate and refurbish machines/installations and commission in order to optimize process flow
To ensure compliance with relevant Food Safety, Health Safety and GMP Requirements through the maintenance of process and document controls according to SOP's
To provide on job coaching for Handyman and Apprentices as and when required in line with Premier's Leadership promise
To supervise, train and coach Technical Operators regarding SOP's and work instructions to ensure best operating practices
Qualification Requirements
N3/ N4 Qualification in Mechncial/Electrical
Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal)
Experience Requirements
5 - 7 years as an Artisan
5 years' experience in a FMCG environment
Skills and Competencies
Expert knowledge of engineering principles
Industry (FMCG)
Food safety knowledge
PLC and SCADA systems
Safe working practices
In house systems
Process re-engineering
Accuracy / Attention to detail
Analytical thinking
Communication skills (written and verbal)
Decision making ability
Operational management
Problem solving
Innovation/Continuous improvements
Teamwork
Understanding of relevant Regulatory and Legislative Requirements e.g., OSH Act/GMP/Food Safety
Maintenance system skills
Fault Finding and Root Cause Analysis
Working Conditions
Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as per roster
Required to work shifts and be on standby
Overtime expected from time to time
Work with and on heavy equipment and plant (mechanical and electrical)
Factory environment - hot and noisy
Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as per roster
Required to work shifts and be on standby
Overtime expected from time to time
Work with and on heavy equipment and plant (mechanical and electrical)
Factory environment - hot and noisy
Deadline:11th March,2026