Blow Moulder Maintenance Technician

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa; Nigel; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) in Midrand invites applications for a Maintenance Technician. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on packaging lines, read drawings, and ensure equipment reliability in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of hands-on maintenance, N3 Trade Test, and CMMS/SAP PM experience, with strong problem-solving and teamwork to support safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum: N3 Certificate with Trade Test as a Mechanical Fitter, Electrician, or Millwright
• 3–5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Experience with both electrical and mechanical systems, especially in bottling or packaging
• Familiarity with food safety, hygiene, and SHEQ standards in a plant environment
• CMMS experience is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled maintenance tasks as per maintenance plans and OEM recommendations.
• Perform equipment inspections, lubrication, cleaning, and adjustments to prevent breakdowns.
• Complete corrective maintenance promptly, ensuring minimal production disruption.
• Respond quickly to unplanned breakdowns and faults across mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot root causes and implement effective, lasting repairs.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure work is completed according to safety, quality, food safety, and environmental standards.
• Adhere to safe work procedures, including permit-to-work and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Complete job cards accurately in CMMS with full fault details, time, and materials used.
• Conduct condition monitoring tasks and support asset care initiatives such as 5S, RCA, and RCM.
• Communicate effectively with Production, Engineering, and Stores teams regarding maintenance activities.
• Assist in training and knowledge sharing across the maintenance team.
• Support the Maintenance Controller with task planning, parts identification, and improvement suggestions.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Root cause analysis

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

CMMS usage

Safety compliance

PLC knowledge

Industrial automation

Education

N3 Trade Test

N4-N6 Engineering

Tools

CMMS

SAP PM

Job description

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) in Midrand invites applications for a Maintenance Technician. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on packaging lines, read drawings, and ensure equipment reliability in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of hands-on maintenance, N3 Trade Test, and CMMS/SAP PM experience, with strong problem-solving and teamwork to support safe, compliant operations.