Electrical Technician – FMCG Plant Automation & Maintenance

Heineken; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Heineken Beverages Wadeville Production is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join the Engineering department. The role involves reading electrical drawings, fault finding, and maintaining motors, pumps, and control panels to high standards, with a focus on safety and reliability.

You will work with sensor control, VSD, HMI, and instrumentation, and should have 1–3 years of FMCG electrical/automation experience, with PLC basics.

Qualifications

• Matric and Trade Certificate – Electrician.
• 1–3 years relevant FMCG electrical/automation experience.
• Experience with bottling machinery is advantageous.
• Familiar with S7 and high-speed machinery.
• Able to work shifts and overtime as required.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Reading and understanding electrical drawings in a plant environment.
• Fault finding and maintenance of electrical motors, pumps and control panels.
• Work with sensor control, VSD, HMI, switch gear and instrumentation.
• Basic PLC input/output understanding and site electrical repairs.
• Adhere to safety procedures and OHS Act compliance.
• Active involvement in mini business operating activities.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership behaviour

Self-motivated

Shift work

Work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

Matric and Electrician Trade Certificate

Tools

S7 high-speed machinery

Job description

Heineken Beverages Wadeville Production is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join the Engineering department. The role involves reading electrical drawings, fault finding, and maintaining motors, pumps, and control panels to high standards, with a focus on safety and reliability.

You will work with sensor control, VSD, HMI, and instrumentation, and should have 1–3 years of FMCG electrical/automation experience, with PLC basics.