Maintenance Technician (Utility)

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal subsidies

Sports and wellness benefits

Unlimited coffee & tea access

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

JDE Peet's in Malaysia is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Utility) to perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on utility and firefighting systems, ensuring safe, reliable plant operations.

You will work to GMP, HACCP and Food Safety standards, contribute to reliability improvements, maintain records, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive maintenance excellence.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience in utility systems, mechanical maintenance, pumps, valves, piping systems, or firefighting systems.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance on utility and firefighting systems to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.
• Maintain records, equipment history, and technical documentation; support safety inspections and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance processes; coordinate with contractors and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Utility systems

Troubleshooting

Education

Certificate/ SKM/ Diploma

Job description

The Maintenance Technician (Utility) is responsible for executing preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities on utility and firefighting systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The role supports equipment reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives through timely maintenance interventions while adhering to all Safety, Quality, and Food Safety requirements.

• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with Safety, Health, Environment (SHE), quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Comply with established safety systems and procedures, including LOTOTO, PTW, risk assessments, and PPE requirements.
• Promote a safe working environment by identifying, reporting, and addressing unsafe conditions, incidents, and equipment abnormalities.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards and support safety inspections, audits, and compliance activities.
• Ensure maintenance work supports GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, and other applicable company standards and requirements.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance to ensure the reliability and availability of plant utility, mechanical, and facility equipment.
• Conduct equipment inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, servicing, testing, and replacement of components as required.
• Monitor equipment performance, identify potential failures, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and operational efficiency.
• Support plant start-up, shutdown, commissioning, and maintenance activities.
• Contribute to root cause analysis, maintenance planning, and achievement of maintenance performance targets.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment history, and technical documentation.
• Support the inspection, testing, maintenance, and compliance of firefighting and emergency response systems.
• Ensure firefighting equipment and systems remain operational, certified, and compliant with applicable standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with external service providers and contractors for inspection, servicing, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate records related to firefighting equipment, inspections, maintenance, and certifications.
• Participate in TPM, MOS, Lean Manufacturing, and maintenance excellence initiatives.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and operational performance.
• Support equipment upgrades, optimization projects, and continuous improvement activities in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of maintenance standards, procedures, and best practices.

Qualifications

Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning? We want you!

Here's what we're looking for:

Education:Certificate, SKM, Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Maintenance Engineering, or related technical discipline..

Must have:

• Minimum 2-3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Hands‑on experience in utility systems, mechanical maintenance, pumps, valves, piping systems, or firefighting systems.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance.

Nice to have:

• Experience in FMCG, food, beverage, or process manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with TPM, MOS, Autonomous Maintenance, HACCP, and GMP requirements.
• Knowledge of utility systems, mechanical equipment, firefighting systems, and maintenance practices.
• Ability to perform equipment inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance activities.
• Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, and maintenance procedures.
• Basic computer literacy for maintenance reporting and documentation.
• Safety-conscious with strong compliance mindset.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Result-oriented with strong ownership and accountability mindset.

Additional Information

Are you ready toUnleash Your Possibilitywithin JDE Peet's?

Ready to take your career to the next level? Join a global coffee & tea company where your ideas matter, your growth is prioritized, and your impact is real.

Why JDE Peet's?

We're not just offering a job - we're offering an experience. At JDE Peet's, you'll find a culture that inspires you to grow, innovate, and thrive.

What you can expect:

• A vibrant, forward-thinking, and collaborative work environment
• Strong career progression and development opportunities
• Attractive allowances designed to support your lifestyle
• Meal subsidies - because great ideas start with great fuel
• Sports and wellness benefits to keep you energized
• Unlimited access to premium coffee & tea - become your own Barista!

JDE Peet's - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper - is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our 'Reignite the Amazing'strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet's, L'OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.

Company Description

JDE Peet's*- now part of Keurig Dr Pepper - is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets.

Guided by our 'Reignite the Amazing'strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet's, L'OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons, which includesSuper,Moccona, Old Town.In 2025, JDE Peet's generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees.

It's amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. AtJACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE), we've made it our mission to find out. Our people have been raising the bar since day one, thinking fast and acting even faster to make an impact that's felt around the world. JDE is the home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world.

For more than 265 years, we have been inspired by the belief. Today our coffee & tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries around the world through iconic household names including: Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L'OR, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao & Gevalia etc.

Discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart atwww.jdepeets.com