Senior FMCG Automation Technician (24/7 Shift)

Alliance Recruitment Agency; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Recruitment Agency is seeking an experienced Automation Maintenance Engineer for FMCG environments in Gauteng. You will set up and calibrate filling/packing lines, diagnose issues, and perform preventative maintenance to ensure continuous production.

The role requires 5+ years of automation experience, strong PLC/HMI/SCADA skills, and a focus on safety and process optimization. Shifts including nights/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of automation and maintenance experience in FMCG environments.
• Experience with filling and packing line equipment, PLCs, HMIs, and other automated systems is essential.
• Certifications in automation or industrial maintenance are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and calibrate automated filling and packing lines to meet production requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with filling, packing, and other automated systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections to ensure optimal performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation processes and reduce downtime in collaboration with engineering and production teams.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and provide detailed reports on equipment status and resolutions.
• Train production staff on basic troubleshooting and operation of automated systems and support safety audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical expertise

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA familiarity

Troubleshooting & repair

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Diploma/degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Automation

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

SCADA systems

Maintenance tools

Job description

Alliance Recruitment Agency is seeking an experienced Automation Maintenance Engineer for FMCG environments in Gauteng. You will set up and calibrate filling/packing lines, diagnose issues, and perform preventative maintenance to ensure continuous production.

The role requires 5+ years of automation experience, strong PLC/HMI/SCADA skills, and a focus on safety and process optimization. Shifts including nights/weekends may be required.