1 Electrician Position at Rainbow

Applicants are invited to apply for the 1 Electrician Position at Rainbow

Job Purpose

RAINBOW, one of South Africa’s leading poultry and food manufacturing companies, is on the lookout for a highly skilled and qualified Electrician to join our production team in Worcester. This role requires a hands-on electricianwith a proven background in FMCG maintenance, fault-finding on production lines, and PLC systems. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring that our automated equipment, packaging lines, and processing machines are running optimally at all times.

This is a high-impact role ideal for someone passionate about electrical maintenance, automation, and ensuring uptime in a high-performance manufacturing environment.

 Key Responsibilities 

As a core member of our engineering and maintenance team, your duties will include:

• Carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance on production and packaging machinery

• Performing electrical fault-finding, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of systems to avoid downtime

• Working with and understanding Allen Bradley and Lenze drives for programming and repairs

• Ensuring timely resolution of machine breakdowns on all electrical equipment

• Performing scheduled inspections and preventative checks across the factory

• Maintaining electrical distribution systems, control panels, motors, and PLC-controlled machinery

• Accurately completing job cards, daily maintenance sheets (DMS), and reporting tools in SAP-PM

• Supporting continuous improvement projects and root cause analysis

• Following all safety procedures and OHSA regulations

• Managing and requisitioning spare parts needed for maintenance activities

• Assisting with electrical construction, upgrades, or installations on-site as required

• Contributing to a 24/7 production support system, which includes rotational standby duties, overtime, and shift work

 Minimum Qualifications For The 1 Electrician Position at Rainbow

• Red Seal Trade Tested Electrician (Department of Labour certification)

• Wireman’s License – Compulsory and up to date

• N3 Certificate or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field

• Valid South African driver’s license – preferred

 Experience & Technical Knowledge

• 3+ years post-trade test experience in electrical maintenance

• 5+ years hands-on experience in an FMCG production environment is essential

• Comprehensive PLC experience, including troubleshooting and configuration of Allen Bradley (Level 1 minimum)

• Proficiency in working with motor control systems, low-tension (LT) distribution, and automation

• Understanding of electrical panels, drives, relays, and industrial electronics

• Basic understanding of mechanical systems to support cross-functional problem-solving

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume food manufacturing environment is a strong advantage

 Key Competencies & Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical and fault-finding abilities

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure

• High sense of accountability and urgency

• Ability to work independently or as part of a technical team

• Safety-first mindset with a deep understanding of health and safety practices

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English

• Strong problem-solving, planning, and prioritization skills

• Open to learning, training, and adapting to new technologies

 What We Offer

• Opportunity to work for one of South Africa’s top FMCG employers

• Competitive salary package with overtime and standby allowance

• Medimed Medical Aid (3 flexible options with 50% employer contribution)

• Provident Fund with employer contribution of up to 10.5%

• Access to tyre purchase discounts (up to 8 tyres annually)

• Long-service awards and career growth incentives

• Study assistance and bursary support for further education

• Structured career development and internal growth opportunities

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