Artisan: Millwright

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain equipment and plants on site, providing Electrical and Mechanical support in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

You will anticipate breakdowns, lead problem solving with the maintenance team, record trends, and coach apprentices while ensuring compliance with food safety, HSE and GMP requirements. Shift work and standby are required.

Qualifications

• N3/N4 qualification in a relevant field.
• Matric and Trade Test certificate required.
• 3–5 years in a relevant trade; FMCG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate machine reliability problems and take actions to maintain continuity.
• Lead problem solving with maintenance team for continuous improvement.
• Record breakdown trends to drive equipment improvements.
• Support ad hoc projects to renovate, refurbish, and commission installations.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety, HSE, GMP via SOPs.
• Coach Handyman and Apprentices as required.
• Supervise, train and coach Technical Operators on SOPs.

Skills

Engineering principles

FMCG industry

Food safety knowledge

PLC and SCADA

Safe working practices

In-house systems

Process re-engineering

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Decision making

Operational management

Teamwork

Maintenance system skills

Shift work

Standby readiness

Education

N3/N4 Qualification in Relevant field

Matric

Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal)

Tools

PLC and SCADA

Job description

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa's FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose:

To maintain the overall effectiveness of equipment and the plants on site which includes Electrical and Mechanical support.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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

Experience and qualification:

• N3/N4 Qualification in Relevant field
• Matric
• Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal)
• 3-5 years' experience in relevant trade
• 3 years' experience in a FMCG environment
• Experience with High-Speed Continuous Operations

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
• Teamwork
• Maintenance system skills
• Required to work shifts and be on standby
• Overtime expected from time to time

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

Closing Date: 13 November 2026