The Bega Group

FMCG

ElectricalTechnician

$0–0k Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Electrical Technician at The Bega Group. Skills: Electrical Technician, Maintenance Electrician, Troubleshooting. Drive electrical reliability. improve site performance”

What You'll Achieve.

improve site performance; reduce downtime

Industry & Context.

FMCG
Problems you'll solve

problem‑solving skills; root cause analysis; fault‑finding; troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

available to work weekly rotating shifts, Monday to Saturday, day, afternoon, and night shifts, pre-employment medical

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Fully licensed Electrician, experience in a manufacturing environment, problem‑solving skills, experience in root cause analysis, Knowledge of automation systems, PLCs, SCADA, industrial networks, fault‑finding, troubleshooting across electrical systems, Able to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, P&IDs

What You'll Do.

Drive electrical reliability

improve site performance

Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment

Perform preventative maintenance

Ensure all work is completed

Contribute to continuous improvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with a supportive, high‑performing team; working closely with production and maintenance teams; Support and guide team members

Communication Scope

sharing knowledge

Full Job Description

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us! * Drive electrical reliability and improve site performance * Collaborate with a supportive, high‑performing team * Join an iconic Australian FMCG brand **The Role** Our Crestmead dairy site near Logan, south of Brisbane, manufactures and distributes a range of milk and milk-based products, made with fresh milk sourced direct from 35 dairy farms in the south-east Queensland region. Producing around 100 million litres of product per year! We’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join our team on a permanent, full‑time basis. In this role, you’ll play an important part in supporting safe, reliable, and efficient site operations, working closely with production and maintenance teams. You’ll contribute through hands‑on electrical support, proactive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives that help the team perform at its best. **The successful candidates will be available to work weekly rotating shifts, Monday to Saturday, across day, afternoon, and night shifts.** **Responsibilities** * Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment and electrical systems, responding to breakdowns in a timely and practical way. * Perform preventative maintenance to improve performance and reduce downtime. * Support and guide team members by sharing knowledge and coaching safe equipment use. * Ensure all work is completed in line with engineering, safety, and food quality standards. * Contribute to continuous improvement and safety initiatives, helping build a strong site culture **About you** * Fully licensed Electrician with experience in a manufacturing environment * Strong problem‑solving skills, with experience in root cause analysis * Knowledge of automation systems including PLCs, SCADA, and industrial networks * Confident in fault‑finding and troubleshooting across elec

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