Mechanical Artisan

The HEINEKEN Company; Springs; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage manufacturer in Springs is looking for a skilled technician to maintain and repair equipment in a high-speed bottling operation. The ideal candidate has an N3-N6 qualification with a Trade Certificate, along with over 2-3 years of relevant practical experience. Responsibilities include adherence to maintenance schedules, improving equipment efficiency, and supervising others. Applicants must be self-motivated and willing to work shifts, reflecting strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• N3-N6 equivalent with Trade Certificate in Fitting and/or Turning.
• Experience in a high-speed, high-tech bottling operation is advantageous.
• More than 2-3 years of relevant practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair machinery and equipment.
• Ensure adherence to maintenance schedules.
• Improve overall equipment efficiency (OEE) on production lines.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Mechanical skills

Leadership

Education

N3-N6 equivalent with Trade Certificate

Grade 12 or Mechanical/Electrical NTC3 qualification

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?
Immediate Superior: Team Leader
Job Grade: 8
Location: Springs
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Manufacturing
Type of Contract: Perm
Reference Number: 150115
Closing Date: 14/01/2026

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based at Supply Chain, Springs. The successful candidate will report to a Team Leader.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining machinery and equipment on the site per required standard.
• Maintaining and repairing site equipment
• Adherence to Planned and Preventative maintenance schedules
• Improving OEE (overall equipment efficiency) on production lines.
• Reduce unplanned downtime
• Health and Safety supervision of machinery, equipment and working environment
• Compliance to OHS Act.
• Provide an effective Engineering service to the Production department
• Perform administrative tasks (job cards, quality check sheets, etc.)
• Perform stand-in duties
• Leading and supervising people
• Participating in TPM empowering excellence.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• N3-N6 equivalent with Trade Certificate - Fitter and / or Turner, Mechanical Engineering
• Grade 12 or Mechanical/Electrical NTC3 qualification.
• Full N2 trade theory completed
• Experience in a high speed, high-tech bottling operation will be advantageous
• Completed apprenticeship with recognized Institution i.e., was registered as an apprentice
• More than 2-3 years relevant practical experience
• Ability to work under pressure and display good attention to detail
• Proven ability in problem solving and knowledge of the various problem-solving methods
• Must be self-motivated, innovative and able to work without or limited supervision
• To reflect good leadership behavior - towards colleagues, superior and company values
• Must be willing and able to work shifts and overtime when required.

• Team player, drive initiative and make things happen
• Independent, hands-on passion for work, willingness to learn.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity.You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.