FMCG Plant Electrician: Reliability & Optimization

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd is seeking an experienced maintenance professional to safeguard the efficiency of on‑site equipment and plant. You will handle electrical support, troubleshoot machine reliability, and drive continuous improvement within a fast‑paced FMCG environment.

The role requires hands‑on maintenance experience (3–5 years), a relevant N3/N4 and a Red Seal trade, with strong PLC/SCADA knowledge and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• N3/N4 qualification or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Trade certification recognised in the maintenance trade (Red Seal).
• 3–5 years of hands‑on maintenance experience in a relevant trade.
• Experience in FMCG environments and high‑speed operations.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate machine reliability issues and take action to ensure production continuity.
• Lead problem‑solving and drive continuous improvement with maintenance team.
• Record breakdown trends and analyze data to justify equipment upgrades.
• Support ad hoc projects like refurbishment, installation, and commissioning to optimise flow.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety, Health Safety and GMP requirements through SOPs and controls.
• Provide on‑the‑job coaching for Handyman and Apprentices as needed.
• Supervise, train, and coach Technical Operators on SOPs and work instructions.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC and SCADA systems

Process re-engineering

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

N3/N4 Qualification in Relevant field

Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal)

Job description

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd is seeking an experienced maintenance professional to safeguard the efficiency of on‑site equipment and plant. You will handle electrical support, troubleshoot machine reliability, and drive continuous improvement within a fast‑paced FMCG environment.

The role requires hands‑on maintenance experience (3–5 years), a relevant N3/N4 and a Red Seal trade, with strong PLC/SCADA knowledge and a proactive approach to problem solving.