TECHNICIAN- UHT/ESL FILLING & DOWNSTREAM

Woodlands Dairy (Pty) (Ltd); Humansdorp; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlands Dairy (Pty) (Ltd) is seeking technicians to service and maintain UHT and ESL Filling & Distribution Equipment. The successful candidate will perform preventative and reactive maintenance, work both independently and in a team, and adapt to shift patterns in a fast-paced FMCG setting.

Applicants should have at least 3 years of post-qualification maintenance experience, with strong hydraulics, electrics, pneumatics, mechanics, and PLC knowledge to ensure reliability and efficiency of

Qualifications

• Qualified Millwright or Electrician (Essential).
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience in maintenance within FMCG or related industries.
• Strong technical expertise in hydraulics, electrics, pneumatics, mechanics, and PLCs.
• Proven ability to maintain and repair filling and packing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot under pressure and deliver sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on filling and downstream equipment.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team to achieve production and maintenance targets.
• Ensure equipment reliability and efficiency through proactive fault-finding and problem-solving.
• Support operational requirements by working shifts and overtime when necessary.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and compliance standards in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Skills

Hydraulics

Electrics

Pneumatics

Mechanics

PLCs

Education

Millwright or Electrician

Job description

TECHNICIAN- UHT/ESL FILLING & DOWNSTREAM

Woodlands Dairy is seeking technicians to service and maintain UHT and ESL Filling & Distribution Equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for preventative and reactive maintenance of filling and downstream equipment, working both independently and within a team to achieve production and maintenance targets. This role requires flexibility to work shifts and overtime to meet operational demands.

Key Performance Areas:

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on filling and downstream equipment.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team to achieve production and maintenance targets.
• Ensure equipment reliability and efficiency through proactive fault-finding and problem-solving.
• Support operational requirements by working shifts and overtime when necessary.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and compliance standards in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Qualified Millwright or Electrician.(Essential)
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience in maintenance within FMCG or related industries.
• Strong technical expertise in:
  • Hydraulics
  • Electrics
  • Pneumatics
  • Mechanics
  • PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
• Proven ability to maintain and repair filling and packing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot under pressure and deliver sustainable solutions.