Brewing Packaging Maintenance Lead

SAB; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

SAB at Alrode Brewery is seeking a Packaging Maintenance Controller to coordinate and coach a Level 1 maintenance team, ensuring maximum equipment availability and adherence to PM routines.

You will diagnose faults, reduce breakdowns, guide technicians, and manage costs while maintaining safety and quality standards. A National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Millwright with 3–5 years of plant maintenance is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: National Diploma Mechanical/Electrical/Millwright.
• Trade: Fitter and Turner/Millwright/Electrical; Maintenance Diploma would be advantageous.
• 3–5 years’ experience in preventive & predictive maintenance of production plant and day-to-day inspections, preventive & predictive maintenance and repair of machinery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and coach a Level 1 maintenance team of 6 across day shift.
• Diagnose faults and carry out plant repairs with the team to optimize production output.
• Reduce breakdowns by analyzing failure data and implementing PM requirements and continuous improvements.
• Review and implement planned maintenance procedures (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Ensure service levels and maintenance standards, including safety and housekeeping, are upheld.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Education

National Diploma Mechanical/Electrical/Millwright

Maintenance Diploma

Tools

OPL

SOPs

Job description

SAB at Alrode Brewery is seeking a Packaging Maintenance Controller to coordinate and coach a Level 1 maintenance team, ensuring maximum equipment availability and adherence to PM routines.

You will diagnose faults, reduce breakdowns, guide technicians, and manage costs while maintaining safety and quality standards. A National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Millwright with 3–5 years of plant maintenance is required.