Automation Technician

ABOUT THE ROLE Keep our high-speed bottling lines running. You will maintain all electrical and automation equipment to ensure continuous, reliable operation, while supporting high product quality, zero safety incidents and consistent delivery of production volume targets. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Schedule and carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on all equipment in line with the maintenance plan Conduct and/or facilitate the calibration of all electronic instruments in the plant Inspect and maintain special electronic equipment such as electronic bottle inspectors, fill height detectors, mixers, ozone generators and coding machines Execute the annual maintenance and cleaning programme for all electronics and automation equipment Carry out basic cycle maintenance, cleaning and inspection Communicate promptly to the line manager any critical actions needed to restore equipment to 100% reliability Ensure safety and prevent loss of tools and equipment in the Engineering department Provide prompt and reliable service to Production, Quality Assurance and Management Share best practices and promote process automation and the use of technology across the business KEY REQUIREMENTS OND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Minimum of 2 - 3 years\' hands-on Electrical/Automation experience in an FMCG operation Proven experience in, and knowledge of, bottling operations Basic programming skills on Siemens, B&R and Allen-Bradley PLCs Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills; assertive and willing to try new things