Handyman

Premier Fmcg (Pty) Ltd; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in South Africa seeks a Maintenance Assistant to support general and technical maintenance on-site. You will help keep mechanical equipment and plant running, assist with preventive maintenance, and contribute to installation and project work as needed.

The role requires Grade 12 and 1–3 years in FMCG, with strong engineering knowledge, food safety awareness, and good communication. You will work shifts, weekends, and standby as rostered, with a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Grade 12 minimum educational requirement.
• 1–3 years' experience in an FMCG environment.
• Expert knowledge of engineering principles and processes.
• Industry experience in FMCG.
• Food safety knowledge is advantageous.
• In-house systems and procedures familiarity.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in tasks.
• Analytical thinking and decision making abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaborative approach to maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with carrying out preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Assist with installation and project work and undertake light installation.
• Report defects noticed while performing duties.
• Assist tradespeople with electrical, plumbing or HVAC repairs.
• Undertake duties as assigned or during emergencies.
• Provide technical assistance and perform maintenance and light repairs.
• Visually inspect all system parts, valves, pipes and water treatment for safe operation.

Skills

Engineering principles

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Operational management

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Job Purposes:

To assist with general and technical assistance that ensures the overall effectiveness of equipment and plant on site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with carrying out of preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment
• Installation and project work as required and Undertake light installation
• Report any defects noticed while performing normal functions
• Assist tradespeople with electrical, plumbing or HVAC repairs
• Undertake duties as assigned or emergency tasks
• Technical assistance and perform maintenance and light repairs
• Visually inspect all working parts of the complete system, which includes the steam valves and header pipes and water treatment system, for proper and safe operation

Experience and qualification:

• Grade 12
• 1 - 3 years' experience in a FMCG environment
• Competencies (knowledge, skills and attributes):
• Expert knowledge of engineering principles
• Industry (FMCG)
• Food safety knowledge
• In house systems
• Process re-engineering and Accuracy / Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking and decision making ability
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Operational management and Problem solving
• Teamwork

Working Conditions

• Understanding of relevant Regulatory and Legislative Requirements e.g., OSH Act/GMP/Food Safety
• Maintenance system skills and Fault Finding and Root Cause Analysis
• Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as per roster
• Required to work shifts and be on standby, Overtime expected from time to time
• Work with and on heavy equipment and plant (mechanical and electrical)
• Factory environment – hot and noisy

Diversity and Inclusion:

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.