Dairy Farm Electrical & Mechanical Technician — On-Site

Colin Barry Electrical & Dairy Services; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Competitive salary

Job summary

Colin Barry Electrical & Dairy Services Ltd. seeks an Electrical/Mechanical Technician to join our team. You will install, diagnose, maintain, and repair dairy farm machinery and general electrical systems on farm sites across Kilkenny and surrounding counties.

The role requires hands-on electrical/mechanical experience, PLC or controls familiarity, and a full Irish driving licence. We offer a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary (€40,400–€55,000), on-site parking at

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician (Phase 6 / Registered Electrical Contractor background) or a strong formal qualification in Mechanical/Agricultural Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Proven hands-on experience in electrical maintenance, industrial/agricultural machinery, or dairy equipment servicing.
• Familiarity with PLC/controls, pneumatics, or milking systems is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Installation & Commissioning: Install and commission new milking parlours, automated feeding products, water pumps, and control panels on farm sites.
• Maintenance & Repair: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and fix electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automation faults in dairy and farm equipment.
• Preventative Maintenance: Carry out planned maintenance schedules to reduce equipment downtime during peak farming seasons.
• Electrical Works: Perform general agricultural, commercial, and domestic electrical installations and upgrades to standard safety codes.
• Customer Support: Provide reliable on-site support and participate in local service/emergency call-out rotations.
• Documentation: Keep clear records of service logs, parts used, and completed works.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Driving licence

Education

Electrical/Mechanical qualification (Phase 6) or Mechatronics

Tools

PLC/controls

Pneumatics

Milking systems

Job description

Colin Barry Electrical & Dairy Services Ltd. seeks an Electrical/Mechanical Technician to join our team. You will install, diagnose, maintain, and repair dairy farm machinery and general electrical systems on farm sites across Kilkenny and surrounding counties.

The role requires hands-on electrical/mechanical experience, PLC or controls familiarity, and a full Irish driving licence. We offer a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary (€40,400–€55,000), on-site parking at