8/13/2025 A Maintenance Electrician

This position is based at a manufacturing facility in Co. Offaly, reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager. The salary offered will be commensurate with the candidates experience and qualifications. Key Responsibilities: Plan and schedule maintenance activities to ensure peak operational efficiency and minimize equipment downtime. Apply practical fault-finding skills along with a strong understanding of preventative maintenance and lean manufacturing principles. Ensure all maintenance tasks meet company standards and remain within the allocated budget for labor and materials, working closely with the Maintenance Manager and Site Accountant. Utilize personal initiative, knowledge, and experience when designing, estimating, and installing mechanical services, engineering equipment, and plant systems in accordance with current guidelines and legislation. Monitor and maintain the smooth operation of mechanical services, engineering plant systems, and equipment. Perform installation, repairs, and scheduled maintenance on refrigeration systems, compressors, motors, pumps, heat recovery systems, ventilation systems, and control mechanisms. Actively engage in Lean Project Teams to drive improvements and efficiencies. Maintain regular contact with contractors and installers to ensure that all installations meet the required quality and safety standards. The Ideal Candidate: Holds a Trade Electrical Qualification and has evidence of ongoing professional development. Experience in food production is preferred, but candidates from other industrial production backgrounds will also be considered. Demonstrates a high level of technical expertise, with a minimum of five years of relevant experience in a similar industry. Expertise in Industrial Automation, Moving Equipment, Conveyors, Power Transmission, Refrigeration, PLCs, bearing repairs, Pneumatic/Hydraulic systems, and electrical machinery is essential. Adheres to high standards of safe working practices and awareness. Possesses excellent problem-solving and analytical skills for effective fault diagnosis. Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment. Capable of both written and verbal communication with colleagues at all levels of the organization. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently without close supervision. Able to manage time effectively and meet deadlines. Skills: electrician maintenance electrical