Electrical Chargehand - Cork - 145543

Jones Engineering; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Engineering is seeking an Electrical Site Chargehand for onsite Cork projects. You will supervise electrical personnel, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality across installation activities.

You will plan and monitor works, liaise with Foreman and engineers, and support apprentices. The role emphasizes strong safety culture and professional collaboration on site.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Minimum Level 6 QQI Certificate in Electrical Craft Practice or equivalent.
• Electrical Verification & Certification course with a QC number would be advantageous.
• Black Hat Trained and First Aid Trained would be an advantage.
• Demonstrable a high level of electrical technical knowledge with practical application in a pharma environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate direct electrical personnel and subcontractors on site, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Plan, allocate and monitor electrical works with your team in line with project schedules and construction milestones.
• Take responsibility for your team's health and safety, ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical site safety procedures.
• Coordinate labour, materials, plant and equipment to meet project requirements.
• Oversee daily electrical installation activities, ensuring works comply with drawings, specifications and project standards.
• Carry out quality inspections and ensure installations meet required standards and project specifications.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, coordinating corrective actions and ensuring defects are closed out promptly.
• Maintain accurate site records, daily reports, inspection documentation and progress updates.
• Liaise with the Foreman / Project Manager, project engineers, client representatives and other stakeholders regarding progress, quality, technical and site requirements.
• Support the development and training of apprentices and junior electrical personnel.
• Promote a strong safety culture, quality-driven approach and professional working relationships across the project team.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Team supervision

Site coordination

Safety compliance

First Aid

Black Hat Training

Education

QQI Level 6 Electrical Craft Practice

Job description

Position: Electrical Chargehand. Location: Onsite – Cork

Company Description

We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

Job Description

As an Electrical Site Chargehand, you will play a pivotal role in our project development and construction phase by reporting to the Foreman / Project Lead on all aspects of the daily site operations. Current requirements are onsite in Cork.

• Supervise and coordinate direct electrical personnel and subcontractors on site, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Plan, allocate and monitor electrical works with your team in line with project schedules and construction milestones.
• Take responsibility for your teams site health and safety, ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical site safety procedures.
• Coordinate labour, materials, plant and equipment to meet project requirements.
• Oversee daily electrical installation activities, ensuring works comply with drawings, specifications and project standards.
• Carry out quality inspections and ensure installations meet required standards and project specifications.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, coordinating corrective actions and ensuring defects are closed out promptly.
• Maintain accurate site records, daily reports, inspection documentation and progress updates.
• Liaise with the Foreman / Project Manager, project engineers, client representatives and other stakeholders regarding progress, quality, technical and site requirements.
• Support the development and training of apprentices and junior electrical personnel.
• Promote a strong safety culture, quality-driven approach and professional working relationships across the project team.

Skills and Requirements

• 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Minimum Level 6 of the QQI Certificate in Electrical Craft Practice or equivalent
• Have completed the Electrical Verification & Certification course with a Qualified Certifier (QC) number would be advantageous.
• Black Hat Trained and First Aid Trained would be an advantage
• Demonstrable a high level of electrical technical knowledge with practical application in a pharma environment

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.

Recognising the contributions and respecting our people is core to our culture and values. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for roles.