Plant Engineer (BSc/BEng Mechanical Engineer)
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Plant Engineer (BSc/BEng Mechanical Engineer)
Recruiter
Prosperitas Personnel
Job Ref
JHB000122/KV
Date posted
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary
R1 million Annually
SUMMARY
An established FMCG manufacturing operation is looking for a practical, solutions-driven Mechanical Engineer to take ownership of plant reliability, maintenance strategy, equipment performance, and engineering improvement projects.
This is a hands-on role suited to an engineer who enjoys being on the factory floor, solving technical problems, driving continuous improvement, and leading maintenance teams to deliver world-class operational performance.
POSITION INFO
Responsibilities
- Drive plant reliability through planned, preventive, and predictive maintenance programs.
- Lead fault-finding, root cause analysis, and equipment performance improvement initiatives.
- Manage mechanical maintenance activities to minimise downtime and maximise production output.
- Develop and execute CAPEX and major maintenance projects.
- Oversee contractors and suppliers, ensuring quality, safety, and project compliance.
- Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts strategies, and asset lifecycle planning.
- Ensure compliance with OHS and statutory engineering requirements.
Requirements
- BSc/BEng Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years' engineering experience within an FMCG or high-speed manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in maintenance, plant engineering, and project management.
- Experience with rotating equipment, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, and manufacturing machinery.
- Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.