Senior Plant Fitter — Maintenance & Reliability Lead

Tiger Brands; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Gauteng is seeking a Fitter with over 5 years of experience to maintain engineering equipment to international standards. The successful candidate will support plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety legislation, and will assist in risk management and reporting. Candidates should have a Trade test and experience with Depalletizers, Labelers, and other associated machinery. Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented groups per the company’s employment equity plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a fitter.
• 2 years experience in the FMCG industry.
• Must have experience with machinery relevant to plant maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Engineering Equipment to world-class standards.
• Support shift-based teams during operations.
• Contribute to maintenance planning meetings to ensure 95% plant availability.
• Ensure compliance with Tiger Brands’ policies and relevant legislation.
• Provide accurate and timely risk reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

High numeracy skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Creativity

Continuous learning

Education

NTC3 with Matric maths and science

Trade test

Tools

Depalletizers

Can Labeler

Shrink Wrappers

Palletizers

Job description

A leading FMCG company in Gauteng is seeking a Fitter with over 5 years of experience to maintain engineering equipment to international standards. The successful candidate will support plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety legislation, and will assist in risk management and reporting. Candidates should have a Trade test and experience with Depalletizers, Labelers, and other associated machinery. Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented groups per the company’s employment equity plan.