Premier FMCG is a major South African food manufacturer with a diverse portfolio of well-known brands. Headquartered in Waterfall City, Midrand, the company produces a variety of staple foods, confectionery, and hygiene products.

Job Description
To carry out responsibilities of Plant and Engineering

• functions of the site maintenance team. Carrying out repairs and maintenance to the electrical and mechanical assets as well as plant settings and synchronization at the Bakery.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and adjust when necessary plant set points to ensure effective and efficient running of plants.
• Inspection of all electrical and mechanical equipment on Bakery site
• Monitor and inspect plant for potential and existing defects
• Carrying out of scheduled preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment
• Fault finding and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment
• Installation and project work as required
• Carrying out of scheduled preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment
• Fault finding and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment
• Installation and project work as required
• Fault finding and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment
• Installation and project work as required
• Fault finding and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment
• Installation and project work as required
• Perform standby on a rotational basis
• Work overtime as a result of breakdowns and planned maintenance when required
• Check report books daily and liaise with Maintenance Manager on action to be taken on reported defects.
• Report any defects noticed while performing normal functions
• Perform breakdown functions on electrical and mechanical equipment at the Bakery
• Responsible for the fabrication of steel work and pipe work.
• Qualification Requirements
• Appropriate engineering qualifications (trade test + N3 and N6)
• MERSETA qualification essential.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work outside normal working hours (shift work on a rotational basis)
• Candidates are required to have their own tools
• Required to work overtime as a result of breakdowns and planned maintenance when required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 -year experience within a Baking and environment post qualification
• Hands on knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems
• Experience with scales, speed drives, pneumatic, electrical, instrumentation and hydraulics
• Must be able to read and update electrical drawings
• Experience with electrical power distribution (medium and low voltage)
• Knowledge of safety checks on mechanical equipment in accordance with OHSA

Key Outputs

• Planning and organising skills
• Ability to function in a team
• Computer skills with a proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to read drawings
• Assist with other jobs that may reasonably be required within the maintenance department
• Ability to work outside electrical/mechanical boundary
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)