Job Description - Site Engineer

We are looking for a Site Engineer to lead our
facilities, maintenance, utilities and site services functions.

In this role, you will ensure equipment reliability,
operational uptime and a safe, compliant work environment, while driving
maintenance systems and engineering improvement initiatives across the site.

You will play a critical role in supporting automation,
managing infrastructure, and delivering technical projects that enable
efficient and scalable operations.


Key Responsibility Areas:

  • Lead all equipment maintenance and reliability initiatives
  • Implement preventive and planned maintenance systems
  • Manage machine breakdowns and root cause problem solving
  • Support automation, PLC systems and production technology
  • Oversee site utilities (electrical, HVAC, compressed air, water systems)
  • Manage facilities, infrastructure and contractor services
  • Ensure site compliance with safety, GMP and operational standards
  • Oversee site services (security, cleaning, waste, pest control)
  • Lead engineering and continuous improvement projects
  • Support equipment installation, commissioning and optimisation
  • Implement and manage CMMS / maintenance systems
  • Develop maintenance KPIs and reporting systems

Requirements

Experience:
  • Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Strong experience with automated equipment and systems
  • Experience with PLCs, sensors, drives and control systems
  • Experience implementing maintenance systems
  • Experience managing technical projects and contractors
  • FMCG / cosmetics / pharmaceutical experience advantageous

Knowledge:
  • PLC programming and troubleshooting
  • Mechanical and electrical fault finding
  • Preventive and planned maintenance systems
  • Facilities and utilities management
  • Root cause analysis and continuous improvement
  • Technical documentation and SOP development
  • Maintenance KPIs and reporting systems

Other Details/Experience/Requirements:
  • Degree in Mechatronic Engineering or related field
  • Exposure to automation and industrial systems
  • Strong project management capability
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • High level of accountability and ownership
  • Willingness to provide after-hours support when required


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