Site Engineer
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Description
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