Industrial Electrical Technician – FMCG Automation

The HEINEKEN Company; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The HEINEKEN Company in Germiston is seeking a qualified Electrician to maintain and repair production equipment in a fast‑moving FMCG plant. You will read wiring diagrams, interpret electrical drawings, fault‑find on motors, pumps, control panels and distribution boards to the required standards.

Requirements include Matric and a Trade Certificate – Electrician, 3–5 years’ FMCG electrical/automation experience, preferably with bottling lines, and familiarity with Siemens S7 and high‑speed

Qualifications

• Matric and Trade Certificate – Electrician required.
• 3–5 years of FMCG electrical/automation experience.
• Experience with bottling lines is a plus.
• Familiar with Siemens S7 and high-speed machinery.
• Self-motivated, innovative and able to work with limited supervision.
• Support business improvements and meet operational goals.
• Willing to work shifts and overtime if required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Reading and understanding electrical drawings in a plant environment.
• Fault finding and maintenance of electrical motors, pumps, control panels and distribution boards.
• Excellent working knowledge of sensor control, VSD, HMI, switch gear, AC motors, relay logic, temperature controllers, and industrial instrumentation.
• Basic understanding of PLC input/outputs.
• Repairs of production machinery including site related electrical work.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, policies, and regulations – OHS Act.
• Excellent housekeeping and safe working practices.
• Active involvement in mini business operating activities.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Industrial automation

Electrical safety

Plant operations

Education

Matric and Trade Certificate – Electrician

Tools

Siemens S7

HMI

Job description

The HEINEKEN Company in Germiston is seeking a qualified Electrician to maintain and repair production equipment in a fast‑moving FMCG plant. You will read wiring diagrams, interpret electrical drawings, fault‑find on motors, pumps, control panels and distribution boards to the required standards.

Requirements include Matric and a Trade Certificate – Electrician, 3–5 years’ FMCG electrical/automation experience, preferably with bottling lines, and familiarity with Siemens S7 and high‑speed