Electrician – Fruit Packhouse – Robertson

My Client is seeking to recruit a competent, committed, self-motivated and enthusiastic candidate to join their team in the above mentioned position at their packhouse in Robertson.

The purpose of the position is to maintain, install and perform preventative maintenance on all electrical components, DB boards, etc.

• Responsible for planned scheduling creation and overseeing the adherence and timely completion of work carried out.
• Increase the operational effectiveness, improve on project delivery, manage time between failure and downtime reduction, and manage and implement improvement plans.
• Responsible for building electrical panels from specifications, the wiring and set-up drives, electrical inspection and electrical fault finding and repairs of equipment.
• Implement and manage continuous improvement and manufacturing principles by highlighting deficiencies and recommend changes.
• Adhere to daily and weekly checks and ensure Assetpool remains updated.
• Execute the Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule, ensure full preventative maintenance is carried out.
• Schedule internal work maximizing planned downtime and reduce unplanned downtime.

• Must have a red seal trade test qualification and 3 – 5 years’ experience working as an electrician.
• Must have experience with automated machinery.
• Must be in possession of a wireman’s license.
• Experience in electrical fault finding and maintenance.

Previous experience in a similar environment (Fruit Packhouse) will be advantageous.

• Experience in planning maintenance operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and numerical abilities are crucial.
• Working knowledge of facilities, machines and equipment.
• Effective handling of detailed information and consistent attention to detail
• Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes.

This position reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Closing date for applications:
Friday 07 August 2026