SENIOR PACKAGING TECHNICIAN

SUMMARY:
SENIOR PACKAGING TECHNICIAN

POSITION INFO:

NOW HIRING: SENIOR PACKAGING TECHNICIAN

Salary: Market Related
Working Hours: 07:30 – 16:30
Start Date: ASAP
Position: Permanent

A leading manufacturing and production company is seeking a skilled Senior Packaging Technician to oversee and improve packaging operations within a high-performance production environment.

This role is ideal for a technically strong and detail-driven professional who can ensure efficiency, reliability, and compliance across all packaging processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily inspections of automated and manual packaging equipment

• Perform fault finding and breakdown repairs

• Ensure machinery operates at optimal efficiency

• Monitor and manage spare parts and stock levels

• Respond to breakdowns, including after-hours support when required

• Coordinate and support packaging technicians

• Maintain and improve packaging machinery performance

Minimum Requirements:

• National Senior Certificate / NQF 4 equivalent

• Minimum 5 years’ technical maintenance experience

• Experience with automated packaging machinery (advantageous)

• Electrical or Maintenance Diploma (advantageous)

• Valid driver’s licence and own transport

• Strong MS Office proficiency

Key Skills:

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure

• Problem-solving and fault-finding ability

• Reliability and consistency

• Structured and methodical approach to work