Artisan: Millwright

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG is seeking an on-site maintenance professional to maintain equipment and plants, providing electrical and mechanical support to sustain production continuity.

The role requires N3/N4, Matric and a Red Seal trade test, with PLC/SCADA knowledge and a focus on safety and GMP compliance. You will coach trainees and work a shift schedule as per the roster in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• N3/N4 qualification in a relevant field.
• Matric/Grade 12.
• Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal).

Responsibilities

• Anticipate machine reliability problems and take action to ensure continuity of manufacturing.
• Facilitate and lead problem-solving; provide inputs to maintenance lead for improvements.
• Record and analyze breakdown trends per machine using a maintenance system.
• Render support on ad hoc projects to renovate/ refurbish machines and installations.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety, Health & GMP requirements through process/document controls.
• Provide on-the-job coaching for Handyman and Apprentices as required.
• Supervise, train and coach Technical Operators on SOPs and work instructions.

Skills

Engineering principles

FMCG experience

Food safety knowledge

PLC/SCADA

Safety compliance

Process re-engineering

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Decision making

Operational management

Problem solving

Innovation

Teamwork

Education

N3/N4 qualification

Matric

Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal)

Tools

PLC

SCADA systems

Maintenance tracking system

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)

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

Working Conditions

• Understanding of relevant Regulatory and Legislative Requirements e.g., OSH Act/GMP/Food Safety
• Maintenance system skills
• Fault Finding and Root Cause Analysis
• 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

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: 02 October 2026