Site Engineer

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Bellville, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, ZAF
In-Office
Senior level
Agency • Information Technology • Professional Services
The Role
Hands-on site engineer responsible for maintenance, utilities, facilities and automation across a manufacturing site. Lead reliability and preventative maintenance programs, troubleshoot mechanical/electrical and PLC systems, manage contractors and installations, implement CMMS, drive continuous improvement projects, ensure safety and GMP compliance, and produce SOPs, KPIs and technical documentation.
Summary Generated by Built In

Do you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, improving plant performance and making sure operations run like a well-oiled machine? If you're the type of engineer who gets excited about reliability, automation and continuous improvement, then we'd love to meet you.

We're looking for a hands-on Site Engineer to take ownership of our facilities, maintenance, utilities and engineering functions. You'll play a key role in keeping our manufacturing site operating safely, efficiently and reliably while driving projects that improve performance and support future growth.

 

What You'll Be Doing

No two days are the same, but here's what you'll get stuck into:

  • Lead equipment maintenance and reliability across the manufacturing site
  • Develop and implement preventative and planned maintenance programmes
  • Investigate equipment failures and perform root cause analysis
  • Support automation systems, PLCs and production technology
  • Manage site utilities including electrical systems, HVAC, compressed air and water services
  • Oversee facilities, infrastructure and external contractors
  • Ensure compliance with safety, GMP and operational standards
  • Manage site services including security, cleaning, pest control and waste management
  • Lead engineering, optimisation and continuous improvement projects
  • Support equipment installations, commissioning and upgrades
  • Implement and maintain CMMS and maintenance management systems
  • Develop maintenance KPIs, dashboards and reporting to drive performance

Requirements
  • Degree in Mechatronic Engineering or a related engineering discipline
  • 5–8 years' experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Strong experience working with automated production equipment
  • Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting and industrial control systems
  • Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
  • Experience implementing preventative maintenance programmes
  • Experience managing engineering projects and contractors
  • Knowledge of facilities and utilities management
  • Experience with CMMS or maintenance management systems
  • Root cause analysis and continuous improvement experience
  • Ability to develop SOPs and technical documentation
  • Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of accountability and ownership
  • Willingness to provide after-hours support when required

Bonus Points If You Have

  • Experience within FMCG, cosmetics or pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Exposure to advanced automation and industrial systems
  • Strong project management experience
  • A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence

Benefits

You'll join a team that believes great ideas can come from anyone. We value curiosity, collaboration and people who enjoy finding better ways to do things. You'll have the opportunity to work on exciting engineering projects, influence site performance and make a real impact on the success of our operations.

If you're ready to engineer smarter systems, improve reliability and help build a world-class manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.


Skills Required

  • Degree in Mechatronic Engineering or a related engineering discipline
  • 5-8 years' experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Strong experience working with automated production equipment
  • Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting and industrial control systems
  • Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
  • Experience implementing preventative maintenance programmes
  • Experience managing engineering projects and contractors
  • Knowledge of facilities and utilities management (electrical systems, HVAC, compressed air, water)
  • Experience with CMMS or maintenance management systems
  • Root cause analysis and continuous improvement experience
  • Ability to develop SOPs and technical documentation
  • Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of accountability and ownership
  • Willingness to provide after-hours support when required
  • Experience within FMCG, cosmetics or pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Exposure to advanced automation and industrial systems
  • Strong project management experience
  • Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
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The Company
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Sabenza IT is a niche recruitment company specializing in Information Technology, SAP, Finance, and Engineering roles, with over 23 years of experience.

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