Are you a skilled mechanical technician with hands-on experience and a passion for machinery maintenance and engineering excellence? The Heineken Company — a global leader in the beverage industry — is seeking a Mechanical Artisan to join its dynamic team at the Springs, Gauteng manufacturing facility. This is a fantastic opportunity for mechanically qualified candidates eager to grow their career within an international company known for quality, safety, and innovation.
🌟 Why This Role Matters
As a Mechanical Artisan, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring Heineken’s production lines run smoothly and efficiently. Mechanical artisans are essential to maintaining and repairing the plant’s heavy machinery and equipment — helping to minimize downtime, optimize performance, and ensure both production quality and safety standards are met at all times.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
In this role, your daily duties will include:
- Maintaining machinery and equipment in line with industry standards ensuring optimal performance.
- Performing repairs to mechanical systems, components, and equipment as needed.
- Conducting planned and preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and unplanned downtime.
- Assisting with building maintenance tasks such as plumbing, welding, and other light repairs.
- Enforcing Health & Safety regulations by supervising machinery operations and promoting a safe working environment.
- Executing administrative duties such as logging job cards, completing quality checks, and maintaining maintenance records.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting efficiency improvements and participating in team-based problem-solving.
- Participating in total productive maintenance (TPM) programs to improve operational processes.
This blend of technical maintenance, safety compliance, and teamwork makes the role both challenging and rewarding — perfect for mechanically-orientated individuals who enjoy problem-solving and hands-on work.
📋 Candidate Requirements
To qualify for this Mechanical Artisan role at Heineken, you should meet the following minimum criteria:
✔ N3-N6 qualification or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Fitting & Turning, or related trade qualification.
✔ Completed trade apprenticeship with a recognized institution.
✔ Grade 12 or Mechanical NTC3 qualification (or similar).
✔ 3–5 years’ practical experience in a mechanical maintenance environment, ideally in manufacturing or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).
✔ Ability to work independently as well as part of a team with limited supervision.
✔ Strong mechanical problem-solving skills and an eye for detail.
✔ Willingness to work shifts and overtime as production demands.
✔ A commitment to health & safety standards and compliance.
Experience with high-speed production machinery is an added advantage — although not always essential — and will help you stand out as an exceptional candidate.
📍 Location & Environment
This position is based at Heineken’s manufacturing facility in Springs, Gauteng, part of South Africa’s thriving industrial heartland. Working at an FMCG production plant means a fast-paced environment where quality, reliability, and teamwork are paramount. You’ll be contributing to a well-structured facility that values innovation, professional growth, and employee wellbeing.
As a Mechanical Artisan here, you’re not just keeping machines running — you’re supporting a production process that reaches millions of consumers each year.
👥 About The Employer
The Heineken Company is one of the world’s most recognized beverage brands, known for its heritage, quality products, and commitment to responsible business practices. In South Africa, Heineken emphasizes inclusion, diversity, and opportunity for growth within its operational teams. The company actively encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities, to be part of its workforce.
Heineken’s global footprint and local manufacturing operations offer a platform for employees to gain deep technical experience, build transferable skills, and progress into higher-level roles in mechanical maintenance, engineering supervision, or technical leadership.
📧 Heineken Beverages South Africa (General HR/Recruitment Email):
hr@heinekenbeverages.co.za
📧 Alternate / Corporate Contact Email:
info.za@heineken.com
Closing Date: 14 January 2026