Job Description

Job Summary An established FMCG company is seeking the expertise of a Refrigeration Engineer to provide leadership and direction for its refrigeration plant. The ideal candidate will have experience managing a large-scale refrigeration plant in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment
Key Responsibilities o Refrigeration Plant Management: Maintain refrigeration equipment and peripherals to ensure over 97% plant availability.

• Develop, install, and refine existing hardware installations to improve reliability and functionality.
• Maintenance: Plan scheduled maintenance with the Production Manager to minimize plant downtime.
• Update maintenance schedules and report weekly on completed, pending, and outstanding maintenance.
• Safety and Compliance: Drive statutory compliance and ensure all mechanical work, machinery, and processes comply with Food Safety and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Cost Control: Develop and maintain the refrigeration department budget.
• Ensure all refrigeration expenditure is pre-approved and tracked daily.
• People Management: Train, coach, and develop subordinates.
• Manage the team through proper guidance, supervision, and discipline.
• Project Management: Draw up task clarifications for proposed projects involving changes to the plant or new equipment.
• Specify the scope of work and source quotations from suppliers.

Minimum Requirements

• Refrigeration, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering Degree is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of post-qualification, hands-on ammonia refrigeration plant engineering experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing a large-scale refrigeration plant in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment.
• Category C Ammonia safe handling is essential.

How to Apply:

• Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Mischa Bornman at

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