ELECTRICIAN – MANUFACTURING

We are looking for a skilled Class 1 Electrician to join our Maintenance Department and support the reliable operation of plant and production equipment within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and servicing of plant machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, and PLC-controlled equipment, including VSDs, sensors, motors, and control systems.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to minimize electrical downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and after-hours callouts, ensuring effective first-time repairs.
• Maintain accurate job cards, maintenance records, spare parts inventories, and operational reports.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Support production teams in achieving optimum equipment efficiency and recommend cost-effective technical improvements.
• Ensure electrical systems and equipment operate safely and consistently to maintain product quality.
• Adhere to all industrial safety standards, PPE requirements, housekeeping procedures, and statutory regulations.
• Work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams to resolve faults and maintain continuous plant operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Class 1 Electrician qualification.
• 3–5 years' relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably plastics processing.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, VSDs, sensors, motors, and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer literacy, particularly MS Excel for reporting.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work shifts and respond to after-hours callouts.

If you qualify kindly email your resume to : [email protected]