Bottling Plant Maintenance Technician (Shift)

The HEINEKEN Company; Springs; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

HEINEKEN Beverages in Springs is seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor to oversee maintenance and TPM on high-speed production lines. You will lead a team, schedule preventative maintenance, drive OEE improvements, and ensure health and safety compliance across the site.

The role requires an apprenticeship or N3–N6 with a trade certificate in mechanical engineering, 3–5 years FMCG experience, and proven leadership, problem-solving, and shift-work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant FMCG experience.
• Apprenticeship/Trade certificate completed.
• Ability to work under pressure with good attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, innovative and able to work with limited supervision.
• Reflects good leadership behavior towards colleagues and company values.
• Willing to work shifts and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair site machinery and equipment.
• Adherence to planned and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Improve OEE on production lines and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Health and Safety supervision of machinery, equipment and working environment.
• Compliance with OHS Act.
• Provide an effective Engineering service to Production.
• Perform administrative tasks (job cards, quality check sheets).
• Lead and supervise people; participate in TPM empowerment of excellence.

Skills

N3-N6 with Trade Certificate

Fitter and / or Turner

Mechanical Engineering

High-speed bottling operation exp

Apprenticeship completed

3-5 years FMCG experience

Leadership ability

Problem solving skills

Willingness to work shifts/overtime

Education

N3-N6 with Trade Certificate

Apprenticeship recognized

Job description

HEINEKEN Beverages in Springs is seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor to oversee maintenance and TPM on high-speed production lines. You will lead a team, schedule preventative maintenance, drive OEE improvements, and ensure health and safety compliance across the site.

The role requires an apprenticeship or N3–N6 with a trade certificate in mechanical engineering, 3–5 years FMCG experience, and proven leadership, problem-solving, and shift-work flexibility.