Senior Mechanical Technician

We are looking for a hands-on Mechanical Services Techinician with a passion for people, safety, and plant reliability. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading maintenance teams, optimising plant services, and driving continuous improvement across the site. This position will be reporting to the Technical Manager and is graded as a Peromnes 08

• Supervise and motivate mechanical artisans and technicians to deliver quality work.
• Provide technical support for the maintenance and repair of plant services equipment (boilers, compressors, chillers, generators, conveyors, treatment plant, etc.) and Can handling.
• Plan, schedule, and execute maintenance activities to minimise downtime.
• Ensure maintenance work orders, asset tracking, and spare parts availability are in place.
• Conduct breakdown analysis and implement preventative actions.
• Identify and support plant improvement and sustainability projects.
• Manage contractors and ensure compliance with site safety standards.
• Carry out evidence based structured problem solving with the team to reduce and prevent reoccurring failures.
• Ensure compliance with OHSA, ISO 14001 and ISO 4501.
• Interpret the loss and waste analysis determining focus areas
• Support Man Ex and Asset Care initiatives.
• Manage performance, leave, and attendance.

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or Diploma
• 5 years’ experience in FMCG/Heavy Engineering/Facilities, including 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Working knowledge of CMMS and intermediate MS Office skills.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

* Disclaimer:
Nampak Products Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Organisation. If you have not received feedback from us within 6 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful’.