Certificated Engineer (Factories) FMCG / Manufacturing

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.