Shift Technician

HEINEKEN beverages We Go Places! How about you? Immediate Supervisor: Shift Team Leader

Location: Springs

Function: Supply Chain

Sub Function: Manufacturing

Type of Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 24/07/2026

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based at Supply Chain, Springs . The successful candidate will report to the Shift Team Leader. Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining machinery and equipment on the site per required to be standard.
• Maintaining and repairing site equipment.
• Adherence to Planned and Preventative maintenance schedules
• Improving OEE (overall equipment efficiency) on production lines.
• Reduce unplanned downtime.
• Health and Safety supervision of machinery, equipment and working environment.
• Compliance with OHS Act.
• Provide an effective Engineering service to the Production department.
• Perform administrative tasks (job cards, quality check sheets, etc.)
• Perform stand-in duties.
• Leading and supervising people
• Participating in TPM empowering excellence.

Skills The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• N3-N6 equivalent with Trade Certificate - Fitter and / or Turner, Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in a high speed, high-tech bottling operation will be advantageous.
• Completed apprenticeship with recognized Institution i.e., was registered as an apprentice.
• 3-5 relevant working experience in the FMCG
• Ability to work under pressure and display good attention to detail.
• Proven ability in problem solving and knowledge of the various problem-solving methods.
• Must be self-motivated, innovative and able to work without or limited supervision.
• To reflect good leadership behavior - towards colleagues, superior and company values
• Must be willing and able to work shifts and overtime when required.

HEINEKEN Beverages’ recruitment process does not include unsolicited offers of employment and does not require advance payments from candidates. HEINEKEN will only contact you if you have applied for a vacancy through the career website, the official Heineken LinkedIn page or if you are contacted by one of our authorised recruitment personnel or local recruiting office.

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