Certificated Engineer (Factories) FMCG / Manufacturing

SUMMARY:
The Certificated Engineer (Factories) will assume statutory responsibility under the General Machinery Regulations, ensuring the safe, reliable, and legally compliant operation of plant machinery and engineering systems. The role will drive plant reliability, maintenance excellence, operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and compliance.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, General Machinery Regulations, and all applicable legal requirements.
• Oversee the safe operation, inspection, maintenance, and reliability of factory machinery and equipment.
• Plan and implement preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance programmes.
• Support Production Managers in achieving optimal equipment efficiency and uptime.
• Monitor and maintain mechanical systems, including pumps, compressors, conveyors, HVAC systems, boilers, heat exchangers, and chillers.
• Ensure reliability and compliance of electrical infrastructure, including switchgear, transformers, MCCs, generators, UPS systems, PLCs, VSDs, and automation equipment.
• Lead commissioning, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety improvement initiatives.
• Analyse machine performance, downtime, and maintenance data and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Prepare management reports on equipment performance and plant reliability.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance and operational teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) as a Mechanical Engineer (Factories) or Electrical Engineer (Factories).
• 3 to 4 years relevant practical experience.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience within a reputable FMCG manufacturing environment.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Strong experience in factory machinery, utilities, hydraulics, and plant equipment maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge of FMCG manufacturing processes and engineering systems.
• Experience with statutory inspections, regulatory audits, and compliance requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Knowledge of CAD software, engineering design, and component selection.
• Strong analytical, planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.