Description
Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical repairs, including hydraulic and pneumatic repairs, welding, and maintenance of industrial machinery.
• Conduct electrical PLC and Drive repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Perform general maintenance of facilities, including fabrication of parts and sheet metal work.
• Install, commission, and troubleshoot equipment as necessary.
• Provide technical support and advice to the Engineering Department, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee and participate in the refurbishment of equipment, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Assist with new project implementations, offering technical expertise and problem-solving capabilities.
• Lead and manage a team of direct reports during maintenance projects, ensuring all work is completed efficiently and safely.
• Ensure operational readiness by overseeing the scheduling and planning of maintenance activities, minimizing downtime.
• Foster a collaborative work environment, offering mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff.
• Perform any other duties as required, including assuming supervisory roles in production operations during absence of management.

Requirements

• Trade Tested Millwright (Electro Mechanician)
• 7 years’ practical experience, preferably in a Production or FMCG environment
• Proven experience managing a team or supervising technical staff
• Proficiency with PLC and drive systems, with 5 years of hands-on experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills, especially with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment where regular interactions between production and quality control teams were essential to maintain product standards and Operational efficiency
• Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise between technical and production teams
• Willingness to work overtime on short notice, and the ability to work in confined spaces or at heights
• Own reliable transport

Beneficial:

• Familiarity with quality assurance systems such as GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), or FSSC 22000, especially in ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards and enhancing production efficiency
• Experience in implementing and maintaining maintenance programs
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles or other continuous improvement methodologies