Artisan: Electronics

Listing reference: twizz_000748
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 13 April 2026
Position summary
Industry: FMCG & Supply Management
Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: East London
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Providing specialist electronic and automation support that maximises plant uptime, optimises equipment performance, reduces costs through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement, and ensures safe, compliant operation of high-speed production lines.
Job description

Plant maintenance and optimization
 
•    Electronic systems: Install, maintain, repair, calibrate, and upgrade electronic systems, instrumentation,                     PLC/HMI  controls, variable speed drives, sensors, Scada/Plant Information systems, and industrial networks             (Profibus, Ethernet, ASI, etc.) on existing and new machinery.
•    Fault-finding: Perform rapid fault-finding and diagnostics on electronic and related electrical equipment using         circuit diagrams, troubleshooting tools, and OEM documentation; attend to breakdowns and provide                        immediate  support to production lines.
•    Maintenance: Execute planned and preventative maintenance schedules, analyse breakdown trends via the               maintenance system (e.g., SAP/MAXIMO), and recommend improvements or spares to minimise recurring                failures.
•    Programming: Program and optimise control logic, stacking patterns on palletisers, conveyor automation, and          high-speed filling/packaging lines (e.g., Siemens S7, TIA Portal, WinCC, Simotion).
•    Continuous improvement initiatives: Focus on implemeting Lean and Sigma 6 and PDCA cycles to deliver high          plant availability, cost reduction, improved quality output and faster responses
•    Deliver: Increased efficiencies, reduced down time, reduced MTTR/MTBF, successful project handovers and                continuous improvement.
•    Standby: Provide standby/call-out coverage (rotated), work overtime as required, and contribute to budget             inputs while managing spares and contractor performance.
 
General 

•    Collaboration: Collaborate with shift teams, mechanical/electrical artisans, and operators to embed best-                 practice maintenance processes, provide technical coaching, and act as functional expert in root-cause problem-     solving.
•    Support: Support CAPEX/OPEX projects, supplier/contractor interactions, equipment commissioning, and ad-            hoc refurbishments to enhance process flow and reliability.

 Adherence to the Quality, Food Safety, Health, Safety and Environmental Standards 

•    Protocols: Enforce health, safety, and environmental protocols in utility operations, including handling of                 hazardous materials like CO2. Conduct risk assessments, ensure compliance with local regulations (e.g., OSHA         equivalents), and participate in audits.
•    Adherence to Standards: Ensure strict adherence to Quality, Food, Health, Safety and Environmental policies             and  standards.
•    Enforcement: Enforce all food safety and health regulations, policies, and requirements at all times to                        guarantee a secure work environment.
•    Personal Hygiene: Maintain exceptional personal hygiene as per the organization’s code of conduct.
•    Contamination Control: Raise awareness about potential physical product contamination and implement                 control measures to prevent it.
•    Health and Safety Measures: Take reasonable precautions to prevent health and safety hazards. Follow the                prescribed incident reporting procedure in case of accidents.
•    Knowledge and Compliance: Stay updated with relevant business information, policies, processes, and                     procedures. Enforce compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, as well as GMP’s (Good                         Manufacturing Practices).
•    Training: Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to Quality, Food           Safety, and Health and Safety.
•    Housekeeping: Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment. 

Minimum requirements

  •            Qualified Electronics Artisan with Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal / Section 13 or equivalent).
  •        N6 / S4 / National Diploma in Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation / Mechatronics Engineering advantageous
  •        Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as an Electronics Artisan, prerably in an FMCG manufacturing environment
  •        Proven hands-on experience with:

o   Siemens PLC/HMI/SCADA (S7, TIA Portal, WinCC)

o   Industrial networks and automation

o   Variable speed drives (Danfoss, Schneider, Lenze)

o   Sensors, instrumentation, PT100, contactors, and high-speed filling/packaging lines

  •        Programming knowledge of palletisers/robotics advantageous
  •       SAP experience
  •        Valid driver’s licence and own transport (for standby)

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