About this role
ELECTRICIAN – MANUFACTURING Location: Malmesbury, Western Cape Salary: Competitive Salary Package + Benefits Industry: Manufacturing About the Position An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled and experienced Electrician to join a well-established manufacturing operation based in Malmesbury. The successful candidate will be responsible for electrical maintenance, fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance of production equipment within a feed milling facility. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and plays an important role in ensuring safe, reliable and efficient plant operations while minimising equipment downtime. Key Responsibilities Inspect, install and test electrical circuits, wiring systems, control panels and industrial electrical equipment. Diagnose electrical faults and perform effective repairs to minimise production downtime. Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on factory equipment and electrical installations. Repair and maintain fuse boxes, electrical circuits, wiring systems and associated equipment. Programme, troubleshoot and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Conduct electrical inspections to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and standards. Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency. Assist with implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation. Report electrical faults, safety risks and corrective actions to the Maintenance Manager. Support safe and uninterrupted production through effective fault finding and maintenance practices. Minimum Requirements Relevant Electrical Trade Qualification – ESSENTIAL. 3–5 years' relevant electrical maintenance experience , preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Practical experience in electrical fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance. Knowledge of PLC programming, troubleshooting and maintenance. Understanding of industrial electrical systems, control panels and equipment. Feed milling experience will be highly advantageous. Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport. Must be comfortable working at heights. Willingness to work shifts and standby – ESSENTIAL. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and effectively within a maintenance team.