What you’ll be doing Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, lighting systems, control equipment, and mechanical systems as instructed. Carry out maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to machinery and facilities in line with approved plans. Perform preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment according to schedules. Inspect Electrical and mechanical components and report on compliance with relevant legislation and standards. Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults and execute repairs to minimise downtime. Identify maintenance needs and obtain approval prior to executing repairs or upgrades. Respond promptly to breakdowns, callouts, and emergency maintenance situations. Report unsafe conditions, hazards, and equipment malfunctions immediately to management. Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, repairs, and upgrades completed. Ensure maintenance areas are clean, organised, and safe at all times. Monitor maintenance stock levels and report shortages. Assist with procurement and receiving of maintenance materials when required. Support training initiatives and assist with on-the-job training where necessary. Provide suggestions to improve equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency. Comply with all health, safety, environmental, and ISO/QMS requirements, including proper use of PPE and adherence to isolation procedures. Perform standby duties and respond to after-hours callouts as per schedule. What you’ll need Qualified Electrical Trade certification Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a maintenance role Strong electrical and mechanical experience, including installations. Ability to issue Certificates of Compliance (COCs) (not necessary but will be beneficial) Experience in the plastic manufacturing industry is advantageous. Willingness to work standby and attend callouts. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and within a team. Must have own transport. What is in it for you? Competitive monthly remuneration package of R25 000 - R30 000 based on experience and interview performance. Provident fund company contribution. Be part of an industry-leading team in the polymers landscape. A Few Things to Know Please note that applicants WITHOUT their OWN CAR will not be considered for this role. This role requires standby availability for after-hours outages  Ready to Apply? Click Apply  and please complete your application in full.If you don’t hear from us within 3 months, your application was not successful. However, we may contact you for other roles in the future (with your permission). Data Privacy Notice By applying, you consent to Elchemie processing your personal data for the purpose of job matching. Your data will be securely stored and shared only with trusted service providers and clients.