Artisan Senior Maintenance Jobs

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  • Full Time
  • Durban, South Africa

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd

Founded in 1820 with a rich history of more than 195 years, Premier is entering a new and exciting phase. In July 2014, we moved into our new corporate offices in Waterfall City, just north of Johannesburg. Over the past two years, Premier has expanded from traditional milling and baking into sugar and other areas.

 

Artisan Senior Maintenance

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Matric
  • Experience 5 years
  • Location KwaZulu-Natal
  • City Durban
  • Job Field Engineering / Technical

Job Description

  • At Premier, we hire and develop our employees for the long term. We believe our growth comes from having the right people with the right skills and attitude. Our high-performance environment attracts those who want to do their best every day, helping us grow together. The Senior Maintenance Artisan will handle duties in the plant and engineering functions of the site maintenance team. This includes repairs and maintenance on electrical and mechanical assets, as well as plant settings.

Qualification Requirements

  • Matric
  • Appropriate engineering qualifications
  • Relevant Trade Test qualification (essential): Red Seal Fitter, Electrician, or Millwright

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in FMCG or other fast-paced manufacturing environments after qualification
  • Hands-on knowledge of PLC and servo systems
  • Experience with variable speed drives, pneumatic, electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical drive systems
  • Experience with electrical power distribution (medium and low voltage)
  • Knowledge of safety checks on mechanical equipment in line with OHSA
  • Experience in a diaper or sanitary pad manufacturing facility is an advantage
  • Minimum 2 years in leadership or junior management
  • Skills in maintenance planning and reporting on daily, weekly, and monthly machine availability and efficiencies

Key Outputs

  • Monitor and adjust plant set points as needed to ensure smooth and efficient operations
  • Inspect all electrical and mechanical equipment on site
  • Check plant for potential and existing issues
  • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment
  • Fault finding and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment
  • Handle installations and project work as required
  • Perform standby duties on a rotational basis
  • Work overtime for breakdowns and planned maintenance when needed
  • Review report books daily and discuss actions with the Maintenance Manager on reported defects
  • Report any defects noticed during regular duties
  • Carry out breakdown repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment
  • Work with cross-functional teams to meet quality, delivery, safety, and production goals
  • Lead a team of artisans and assistants to ensure machine availability for production

Deadline: 23rd November 2025

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the company’s recruitment portal.

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