Technician – UHT / ESL Filling and Downstream

Headhunters; Humansdorp; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Technician – UHT / ESL Filling and Downstream to join their team in Humansdorp. The successful candidate will perform maintenance on filling equipment and ensure production targets are met. Experience as a Qualified Millwright or Electrician and at least 3 years in FMCG is essential. Flexibility for shift work and the ability to work under pressure are important for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in hydraulics, electrics, pneumatics, mechanics, and PLCs is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on filling and downstream equipment.
• Ensure production targets are consistently met by minimizing equipment downtime.
• Conduct fault-finding, repairs, and adjustments on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC systems.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Technical troubleshooting skills

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

Qualified Millwright or Electrician

Tools

Hydraulics

Electrics

Pneumatics

Mechanics

PLCs

Job description

Overview

Technician – UHT / ESL Filling and Downstream

Reference 3016997635

Sector FMCG

Location Humansdorp

Job Type full_time

Experience 3 to 5 years

Qualifications No education

Package Negotiable

Description

Our client in the FMCG industry is seeking to employ a skilled Technician – UHT / ESL Filling and Downstream to join their team in Humansdorp.

The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving production and maintenance targets by performing preventative and reactive maintenance on filling and downstream equipment.

This role requires an individual who can work both independently and as part of a team. The position involves shift work and overtime to meet operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Millwright or Electrician (essential).
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in hydraulics, electrics, pneumatics, mechanics, and PLCs (essential).
• Strong problem-solving ability and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to work shifts, overtime, and respond to operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on filling and downstream equipment.
• Ensure production targets are consistently met by minimizing equipment downtime.
• Conduct fault-finding, repairs, and adjustments on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC systems.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency in all maintenance activities.
• Work effectively both independently and within a team to achieve maintenance and production goals.
• Adhere to operational schedules, including working shifts and overtime when required.