Shift Electrician - FMCG Plant, PLC & Motors

Managed People Solutions Pty; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever is seeking a Shift Electrician to diagnose faults, install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in the Packaging/Processing Area. The role ensures machinery operates safely and efficiently on a 100% on-site basis at the Boksburg site.

The ideal candidate is trade-tested as an electrician with 3–5 years in FMCG manufacturing, strong PLC knowledge, and the ability to read electrical schematics. You will support project work and maintain compliance with safety codes while collaborating

Qualifications

• Trade Tested: Electrician or equivalent and N4 Electrical certificate.
• Minimum 3–5 years as an Artisan in an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of PLC and relay control fault‑finding; ability to read electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Attend to and maintain plant production equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Maintain equipment on production lines and processing areas.
• Fault-find, diagnose and repair electrical faults in production equipment.
• Install and wire industrial machinery, control panels and electrical systems.
• Handle breakdowns timeously in line with MTTR targets.
• Complete administrative forms and use digital tools.
• Read and interpret diagrams, blueprints and schematics.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs.
• Collaborate with mechanical and production teams to optimise equipment performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and electrical codes.

Skills

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Trade Tested: Electrician

N4 Electrical certificate

Tools

PLC fault-finding

Photoelectric switches

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Unilever is seeking a Shift Electrician to diagnose faults, install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in the Packaging/Processing Area. The role ensures machinery operates safely and efficiently on a 100% on-site basis at the Boksburg site.

The ideal candidate is trade-tested as an electrician with 3–5 years in FMCG manufacturing, strong PLC knowledge, and the ability to read electrical schematics. You will support project work and maintain compliance with safety codes while collaborating