Maintenance Electrician
Permanent
Waterford
€62000 - €64000 per annum

Overview
A leading food producer in Co. Waterford is looking for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join its engineering team at a busy, high-volume production site. This is a permanent role reporting to the Maintenance Manager.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of electrical maintenance and fault-finding across the site and its production equipment.
- Plan, schedule and drive the preventative electrical maintenance programme.
- Complete work orders safely and on time, in line with site procedures.
- Test, inspect and certify your own electrical installations.
- Record completed jobs on a handheld device and keep all paperwork accurate.
- Build detailed knowledge of the site's electrical systems and walk site management through procedures when needed.
- Stay current on SOPs and training, and uphold all health and safety standards.
Criteria
- Hold a recognised electrical qualification with at least 3 years' post-apprenticeship experience.
- Have a solid background in controls and automation, and in maintaining process equipment and machinery.
- Be comfortable with both electrical and mechanical installation and maintenance work.
- Bring a logical, methodical approach to problem solving.
- Communicate clearly, in writing and in person.
- Work well independently and as part of a team.
- Hold a full driving licence.
- Be flexible around shifts, overtime and on-call cover.
Reward
- €25.50 per hour plus a 17.5% shift premium.
- Rotating three-week shift pattern: earlies and lates
- Overtime
- 20 days' annual leave.
- Company pension
- The chance to join a large, well-established business that invests in its people and offers genuine scope to grow your career.
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This position was pPosted on 16 Oct 2026
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