Electrician page is loaded## Electricianremote type: Onsitelocations: Maitlandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: April 10, 2026 (10 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR001391It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!Operate, maintain, repair and optimise plant and associated equipment to ensure plant availability, cost, safety and product quality.### **WHAT YOU WILL DO:**### Operational Support* Provide specialist electrical support to production and shift-based teams to ensure optimal plant performance.* Act as a technical resource during breakdowns, fault finding, and continuous improvement initiatives.* Support cross-functional teams with electrical expertise to resolve complex operational challenges.### Breakdown & Running Repairs* Perform effective electrical fault diagnosis and repairs on plant and auxiliary equipment during operations.* Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and restore equipment to safe operational condition.* Ensure repairs are completed to a high standard, focusing on reliability and long-term sustainability.### Planned & Preventative Maintenance* Participate in maintenance planning and review meetings, contributing technical input and improvement ideas.* Execute planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance tasks in accordance with maintenance schedules.* Assist in developing, updating, and optimising electrical maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability.### Equipment Performance & OEE* Ensure all electrical maintenance activities support maximum plant availability and efficiency.* Contribute to achieving OEE targets through proactive maintenance and effective fault prevention.* Identify recurring faults and implement corrective actions to eliminate root causes.### Housekeeping, Safety & Compliance* Work in strict compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards at all times.* Identify unsafe conditions or work practices and take corrective action or escalate as required.* Maintain high housekeeping standards within work areas, electrical panels, and plant equipment.### Reporting & Administration* Complete maintenance reports, job cards, and fault logs accurately and timeously.* Capture maintenance data on the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to support planning and analysis.* Provide feedback to engineering and production teams regarding equipment condition and improvement opportunities.## Special Requirements* Physically capable of performing hands-on electrical work in an industrial plant environment.* Willing and able to work shifts, standby, callouts, and overtime when operationally required.## Core Competencies* Electrical maintenance systems and procedures* Compliance with engineering and electrical standards* Qualified and trade-tested Electrician* Knowledge of high-speed manufacturing and packaging machinery* Computer literacy with exposure to CMMS systems (DMS preferred)## Technical Competencies* Exposure to PLC systems (Siemens S7 preferred)* Experience with AC drives, motor control, and sequential control systems* Strong troubleshooting capability across electrical, instrumentation, and pneumatic systems* Ability to read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics and drawings## ## WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:## ## Experience & Qualifications* Qualified and trade-tested artisan* Minimum N3 technical qualification* 5–10 years electrical experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG experience advantageous)## Personal Attributes* Strong communication and interpersonal skills* Effective team player within a multi-disciplinary maintenance environment* Proactive, solution-driven mindset focused on sustainable fixes* Strong logical and diagnostic approach to problem solving* Reliable, accountable, and adaptable under operational pressure#LI-KM3In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.#J-18808-Ljbffr