Electrical Technician

HandPicked Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Trade-tested Electrician or Millwright with extensive experience in FMCG. The ideal candidate will handle electrical wiring, troubleshoot faults, and maintain machinery in fast-paced environments. Strong industrial electrical skills and a safety-conscious approach are essential for this role. Candidates with 23 years of experience in industrial maintenance are preferred.

Qualifications

• 23 years of industrial maintenance experience in FMCG, preferably food-related.
• Exposure to manufacturing machinery and fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical wiring, motors, drives, and control panels.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults.
• Support installation of new equipment.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Use diagnostic tools to isolate faults.
• Liaise with automation contractors for support.
• Follow safe electrical practices.

Skills

Strong industrial electrical skills

Familiarity with sensors

Fault-finding ability

Willingness to learn PLC checks

Safety-consciousness

Education

Trade-tested Electrician or Millwright

Tools

Multimeter

Clamp meter

Job description

Minimum requirements

• Trade-tested Electrician or Millwright (electrical bias)
• 23 years industrial maintenance experience in FMCG (food or related products preferred)
• Exposure to manufacturing machinery and fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical wiring, motors, drives, and control panels.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults (e.g., wiring, sensors, relays, fuses, VSDs).
• Support installation of new equipment (wiring, sensor setup, motor connections).
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical components.
• Use diagnostic tools (multimeter, clamp meter) to isolate faults.
• Liaise with automation contractors for PLC-related support.
• Follow safe electrical practices and Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong industrial electrical skills : wiring, panels, and motor controls.
• Familiar with sensors, switches, relays, and VSDs.
• Fault-finding ability in fast-moving production environments.
• Willingness to learn basic PLC input / output checks.
• Safety-conscious and detail-oriented.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted