Maintenance Team Leader at Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd

Job Description    

• Responsible for ensuring the optimal operation and functioning of all infrastructure at Tunney, providing technical support, Maintenance of asset and assist in ensuring compliance of machinery (OHSA and Regulations).
• GMR 2(7) Appointee, Assisting with the overall supervisor of machinery GMR2(1) in ensuring the operation of all machinery in the workplace complies with the OHS Act and its regulations.
• Assist with audits as GMR 2(7) appointee
• Ensure that all maintenance work is of an acceptable standard
• Attend supervisor production meetings
• Assist stores with making sure critical spares are available
• Play a senior role within the Team
• Assist with maintenance planning
• Assist team / On the job training / Mentoring 
• Technical support / troubleshooting
• Weekly maintenance and breakdowns
• Plant and system upgrades/Project Management
• Job cards / Maintenance system
• Asset/stock management and control

Qualification Requirements    

• Matric
• Trade Qualification (Millwright)
• Registered Artisan (Dept of Labour) (Red Seal)

Experience Requirements    

• 5-7 years’ in relevant trade e.g. electrician, fitter, millwright (Millwright with strong mechanical background – 70% mech and 30% elect)
• 2 years’ supervisory experience - advantageous
• 5 years’ experience in a FMCG environment

Skills and Competencies    

• Extra Expert knowledge of engineering principles
• Industry (FMCG)
• Food safety knowledge
• PLC and SCADA systems
• Safe working practices
• In house systems
• Process re-engineering
• Accuracy / Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Operational management
• Problem solving
• Innovation/Continuous improvements

Deadline:25th March,2026