Job Summary

A leading South African red meat producer is looking for an experienced Artisan (Electrician) with strong experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, team supervision, and FMCG food processing environments to join their team in Cullinan, Pretoria. The successful candidate will be responsible for planned and unplanned maintenance, supervising maintenance staff, and ensuring optimal equipment performance across production facilities in a high-volume processing environment.

Responsibilities:

Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance work

Ensure job cards are issued, completed, and accurately recorded

Manage and prioritise maintenance worklists effectively

Ensure maintenance check sheets are completed and returned

Ensure effective response time to breakdowns

Accurately report downtime details

Maintain high-quality workmanship standards

Maintain clean and organised maintenance areas

Take ownership of designated facilities

Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures

Be available for standby duties

Monitor and maintain area temperatures within specification

Supervise and lead maintenance staff

Ensure positive team morale and productivity

Follow up on completed work

Monitor timekeeping and staff performance

Ensure correct use of PPE

Maintain process and product hygiene standards

Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety guidelines

Requirements:

Grade 12 (Matric)

Trade Test qualification (Electrical)

5–10 years’ general maintenance and supervisory experience in an FMCG / food production environment

Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience

Knowledge of piping, plumbing, and refrigeration systems

Understanding of procurement processes

Knowledge of OSH Act and food safety standards

Strong team leadership and supervisory skills

Must be able to reliably commute to Cullinan or be willing to relocate at own cost

Must provide most recent payslip with CV

Must include salary expectations

Please send your resume/CV