Website Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd
Founded in 1820 with a rich history spanning more than 195 years, Premier is entering a new and exciting period in our journey. In July 2014 we moved into our new corporate offices in Waterfall City just north of Johannesburg. The past two years have seen a series of changes whereby Premier expande… read mored from the traditional milling and baking business into sugar confectionery with brands such as Manhattan and Super C as well as home and personal care with brands such as Lil-Lets, Dove cotton wool and Vulco. We are executing our strategic intent to be a leading FMCG player in chosen geographies. Our mission is to provide innovative, branded and private label solutions in partnership with our customers and consumers in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector via defined routes to market. This will be achieved through organic and acquisitive opportunities in chosen geographies. Our success is measured by our profitability and also by our ability to reinvent ourselves through our innovative products and leading brands. The business has an annual turnover of over R9 billion and employs over 7000 people in our various operations. Following recent acquisitions, Premier operates 16 bakeries, 5 wheat mills, 2 maize mills, a sugar confectionery plant and 24 distribution depots situated in South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho and has a Lil-Lets sales office based in the UK. In July 2011, Brait – an investment holding company whose shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and the JSE – successfully transitioned from a private equity fund manager to investment holding company. At this time, Brait increased its shareholding from 49.9% of Premier to the current 90% shareholding and subsequently appointed Tjaart Kruger to the position of CEO. The fulfilment of our strategy will see EBITDA from acquisitions grow from 0% in 2011 to 36% in 2018. Our strategic intent and brand promise of growing together is reflected in our updated corporate identity. Building 5, Maxwell Office Park, Waterfall City, Internal Rd, Midrand, 2090, South Africa
Job Description
At Premier, we recruit and invest in our employees for the long term. We believe that our growth depends on us having the right people with the right skills and the right attitude. We have a high-performance environment that attracts like-minded people who want to be their best every day and in doing so we grow together. The Senior Maintenance Artisan will be responsible to fulfill duties of the 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.
Qualification Requirements
Matric
Appropriate engineering qualifications
Relevant Trade Test qualification essential Red Seal Fitter, Electrician or Millwright.
Experience Requirements
Minimum 5 -year experience in FMCG or other fast paced manufacturing environment post 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 accordance with OHSA
Experience in a diaper or sanitary pad manufacturing facility will be advantageous.
Minimum of 2 years leadership / junior management experience.
Maintenance planning and reporting on daily, weekly and monthly machine availability and efficiencies.
Key Outputs
Monitor and adjust, when necessary, plant set points to ensure effective and efficient running of plants.
Inspection of all electrical and mechanical equipment on 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 equipment.
Installation and project work as required.
Fault finding and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment.
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.
Liaise with cross functional teams to achieve quality, delivery, safety and production requirements.
Lead a team of artisans and artisan assistants to achieve production requirement through machine availability
Deadline:23rd November,2025
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