GMP Electrician: Master Maintenance & Compliance

Ultra Personnel; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Personnel is seeking an experienced Artisan: Electrician to maintain electrical systems across pharmaceutical manufacturing, utilities, and facility infrastructure in Gauteng. The role focuses on safe, compliant operation, preventative and predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement to reliability and energy efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have trade-tested electrician status, GMP exposure, PLC/HMI experience, CMMS usage, and strong collaboration skills to support production

Qualifications

• Trade Tested Electrician with GMP exposure preferred.
• Experience in GMP-regulated facilities and pharmaceutical or FMCG manufacturing.
• Experience with electrical distribution, PLC and VSD systems, HVAC electrical controls.
• Experience with CMMS and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect and maintain electrical infrastructure including switchgear, MCCs, motors and control panels.
• Execute preventative maintenance according to schedules and update records.
• Adhere to GMP, SOPs and engineering standards; support audits.
• Respond to breakdowns, diagnose faults, perform corrective actions.
• Maintain electrical systems for HVAC, chillers, PUR water, generators.
• Assist with spare parts management and asset management.
• Identify energy-saving opportunities and support cost-reduction targets.
• Participate in continuous improvement and commissioning activities.

Skills

Communication and teamwork

Electrical fault finding

Maintenance planning

Root Cause Analysis

Technical report writing

Microsoft Office

Calibration and validation support

Education

Trade Tested Electrician

N4/N5/N6 Electrical Engineering Qualification

Wireman's Licence (Advantageous)

Tools

PLC systems

HMI systems

CMMS systems

HVAC electrical controls

Electrical distribution systems

Job description

Ultra Personnel is seeking an experienced Artisan: Electrician to maintain electrical systems across pharmaceutical manufacturing, utilities, and facility infrastructure in Gauteng. The role focuses on safe, compliant operation, preventative and predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement to reliability and energy efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have trade-tested electrician status, GMP exposure, PLC/HMI experience, CMMS usage, and strong collaboration skills to support production