Electrician

Tiger Consumer Brands Ltd.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands is seeking a qualified maintenance electrician to support shift operations, carry out repairs on plant equipment, and participate in maintenance planning to maximise plant availability and OEE. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, PLC/drive experience, and safe working practices.

Applicants should have a trade-tested artisan qualification, N3 technical qualification, and 5–10 years in a manufacturing setting; FMCG exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Qualified, trade tested artisan with FMCG maintenance exposure preferred.
• Minimum N3 technical qualification.
• 5–10 years electrical experience in manufacturing environments; FMCG advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to shift-based teams during operations.
• Carry out repairs on plant equipment on shift.
• Participate in maintenance planning meetings and build maintenance programs.
• Operate safely and identify unsafe practices for correction.
• Help ensure OEE targets are met and plant availability is maximised.
• Prepare reports and perform administrative tasks to support engineering and production.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Pro-active

Diagnostic troubleshooting

Education

Trade tested artisan

N3 technical qualification

Tools

Siemens S7 PLCs

AC drives & sequential control systems

Computerized Maintenance Management System

Job description

It'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:

• Provide specialist support to the shift-based teams during operations. Where requested assist as a functional expert in problem solving.
• Running Repairs: Partake in carrying out repairs on plant equipment as required on shift
• Planned Maintenance: Take part in maintenance planning meetings, contributing suggestions, clarifying work required and carrying out maintenance tasks and building maintenance programs
• Housekeeping & Safety: Operate in a safe manner at all times, identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected
• Ensure OEE targets are met
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are carried out to maximise plant availability and OEE to meet targets
• Reporting and administration: Ensure the various reports and administration tasks are carried out to support engineering and production

Special Requirements

• Must have the physical abilities to carry out the role within a plant and work shifts
• Core Competencies: Maintenance Systems, Engineering standards, Qualified Electrician, Knowledge of High-Speed Packaging Machinery, Computer literacy and exposure to Computer Maintenance management System preferably
• DMS General Competencies: Exposure to PLC’s. preferably Siemens S7
• Exposure to AC drives and sequential control systems

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Experience and Qualifications: Qualified, trade tested artisan; Minimum N3 technical qualification; 5-10 years electrical experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG will be an advantage).
• Personal Characteristics: Effective communication; Interpersonal skills; Team player within multi-functional team; Call out and standby responsibilities, including overtime work as required; Call out and standby responsibilities, including overtime work as required.; Situational problem-solving abilities.; Pro-active and driven by sustainable solutions.; Strong logical/diagnostic approach to troubleshooting.; Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.; Instrumentation/Pneumatic experience is a requirement #LI-KM3

In 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.

Tiger Brands is proudly Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).

We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands.

Our core business is the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of everyday branded food and beverages.

Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow.

Being a food company means we’re an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that’s why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together.

We aim to Ignite Your Career, Grow our brands and our business.

If you are looking for an exciting career in a multinational FMCG business, then Tiger Brands is the place for you to work and play.

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