Electrical Assistant - Grain Field Chickens Abattoir, Reitz at VKB Group

Job description.

• To perform specific semi-skilled activities supporting electricians during installation, repair works and maintenance. Will be responsible for assisting the Electrician with day-to-day duties.

Job requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent.
• N2 Electrical qualification will be advantageous.
• At least 2 years electrical experience in an Abattoir Maintenance Dept.
• PLC & VSD experience and ability to read electrical plans.
• FMCG Experience will be an added advantage.
• A willingness to work overtime and shifts, incl. on weekends.

Duties and responsibilities

• Performing general tasks as directed by the Electrician/ controller/ line manager.
• Operate hand-held machines and tools relating to such duties.
• Assist the Electrician with maintenance and repairs.
• Performing cable duties effectively in accordance with safe working practices.
• Keeping tools, specialized tools and specialized materials required for the tasks at hand.
• Assist with breakdowns on all electrical equipment.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are available when attending to breakdowns. 
• Apply and enforce ISO / HACCP / Occupational health and safety / 20 keys in the workplace (must be aware of all the safety requirements).
• Assist with fault-finding and problem solving on electrical equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining, cleaning, and sorting the workshop.
• Must assist with maintenance work over weekends.
• Effective communication with maintenance managers, electricians and production staff.
• Perform any other duties as may be required by management.

Skills required

• Good communication Skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good reporting skills.
• Problem solver.
• Team player.
• Able to work under pressure.