Job Title : Engineering Storeman

ManpowerGroup; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a qualified maintenance technician. The role involves ensuring compliance during maintenance activities, executing planned maintenance, and providing training to staff. The ideal candidate will have relevant artisan qualifications, strong technical skills, and a team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a manufacturing/packaging environment.
• 3+ years' experience in operation and maintenance of plant machines.
• Availability for rotational shifts and overtime required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure GMP, EHS, and quality compliance during maintenance.
• Execute planned preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Provide equipment operational training to staff.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

Team player

Technical aptitude

Education

Artisan qualification (Fitter & Turner, Electrician, or Millwright)

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLC knowledge

Job description

• Ensure GMP, EHS, and Quality compliance during maintenance activities and related tasks
• Execute planned preventative maintenance according to schedules and perform maintenance tasks on production equipment
• Contribute to the reduction of non-conformances, deviations, and complaints
• Participate in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• Assist with updating or creating new SOPs and work instructions
• Provide equipment operational training to staff
• Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform installation, operational and performance qualification of new equipment
• Identify and maintain critical spare parts inventory
• Ensure equipment settings align with relevant SOPs and checklists
• Maintain quality and condition of tooling and equipment change parts
• Provide back-up assistance to equipment operators when required

Qualifications & Requirements

• Qualified Fitter & Turner, Electrician, or Millwright (Artisan qualification) with completed apprenticeship
• 2+ years' experience in a manufacturing / packaging environment
• 3+ years' experience in operation and maintenance of plant machines and services
• Experience with blister packaging equipment
• PLC knowledge (advantageous)
• Good technical aptitude - ability to troubleshoot and repair minor breakdowns
• Systematic approach with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and follow clear instructions
• Customer-focused mindset with good teamwork abilities
• Availability for rotational shift work and overtime when required
• Previous exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing environment (advantageous)

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills including active listening and constructive feedback
• Deadline and target-driven approach
• Collaborative team player
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications