Premier FMCG is hiring an Artisan: Millwright for a full-time position at Premier Candy (PF352). You will maintain the overall effectiveness of the equipment and plants on site, including electrical and mechanical support, and help keep manufacturing running without interruption. You need an N3/N4 qualification, a trade test certificate (Red Seal) and 3–5 years’ experience in your trade, including 3 years in an FMCG environment. The role involves shift work and standby. Apply before the closing date of 13 November 2026.

Job Overview

Detail	Information
Job Title	Artisan: Millwright
Company	Premier FMCG
Site	PF352 – Premier Candy
Location	Germiston, South Africa
Employment Type	Full-time
Closing Date	13 November 2026
Minimum Qualification	N3/N4 in a relevant field, Matric and a Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal)
Experience Required	3–5 years’ experience in the relevant trade, and 3 years’ experience in an FMCG environment
Working Conditions	Shift work and standby; overtime expected from time to time

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across its Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. The company is driven by innovation, collaboration and a high-performance growth culture. It empowers its people to strive for excellence, so that its products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of its consumers.

Job Purpose

To maintain the overall effectiveness of the equipment and plants on site, which includes electrical and mechanical support.

Job Responsibilities

• Anticipate possible machine reliability problems and take appropriate action to ensure manufacturing process continuity
• Facilitate and lead problem-solving processes, and provide inputs and suggestions to the maintenance team leader for continuous improvement
• Record and analyse breakdown trends per machine using a maintenance system, in order to motivate equipment improvement or purchases
• Support ad hoc projects, for example renovating, refurbishing and commissioning machines and installations, in order to optimise process flow
• Ensure compliance with relevant food safety, health and safety and GMP requirements through the maintenance of process and document controls according to SOPs
• Provide on-the-job coaching for the Handyman and Apprentices as and when required, in line with Premier’s Leadership promise
• Supervise, train and coach Technical Operators on SOPs and work instructions to ensure best operating practices

Experience and Qualifications

• N3/N4 qualification in a relevant field
• Matric
• Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal)
• 3–5 years’ experience in the relevant trade
• 3 years’ experience in an FMCG environment
• Experience with high-speed continuous operations

Skills and Competencies

• Expert knowledge of engineering principles
• Industry (FMCG)
• Food safety knowledge
• PLC and SCADA systems
• Safe working practices
• In-house systems
• Process re-engineering
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Decision-making ability
• Operational management
• Teamwork
• Maintenance system skills

Working Conditions

• Required to work shifts and be on standby
• Overtime expected from time to time

Who Premier FMCG Is Looking For

Premier FMCG wants a qualified, experienced millwright who anticipates machine problems before they stop production, analyses breakdown trends and coaches others. The role suits trade-tested artisans with FMCG and high-speed continuous operations experience who know PLC and SCADA systems and food safety requirements.

Career Growth Path

A millwright artisan post is a strong step in an engineering career. With experience, you can progress along this path:

Artisan: Millwright → Senior Artisan → Maintenance Team Leader → Maintenance Supervisor → Engineering Manager

Experience with reliability, breakdown analysis, PLC and SCADA systems and process re-engineering is valuable across manufacturing, FMCG, food processing and mining engineering roles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where is this job based? The job is at the PF352 – Premier Candy site in Germiston, South Africa.

Is this a full-time position? Yes. The employment type is full-time.

What is the closing date? The closing date is 13 November 2026.

What qualifications do I need? You need an N3/N4 qualification in a relevant field, Matric and a Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal).

How much experience do I need? You need 3–5 years’ experience in the relevant trade and 3 years’ experience in an FMCG environment, with experience in high-speed continuous operations.

Will I work shifts? Yes. You are required to work shifts and be on standby, and overtime is expected from time to time.

What will I do day to day? You will anticipate machine reliability problems, lead problem solving, analyse breakdown trends, support refurbishment and commissioning projects, ensure food safety and GMP compliance, and coach the Handyman, Apprentices and Technical Operators.

Which systems should I know? You should know PLC and SCADA systems, in-house systems and maintenance systems.

What is the salary? The advertisement does not state a salary.

How to Apply

1. Make sure you meet the qualification and experience requirements above.
2. Prepare an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of your N3/N4, Matric and Trade Test Certificate.
3. Click the application link below to apply before 13 November 2026.

Application link: Apply for the Artisan: Millwright role

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