Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Limerick

CREGG; Munster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CREGG in Limerick is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a proactive engineering team. You will support production through PMI, fault finding, breakdown response and improvement projects on rotating shifts.

The role requires strong electrical maintenance knowledge, fault-finding skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in equipment maintenance or production engineering.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good electrical maintenance knowledge; mechanical skills beneficial.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced production environment.
• Flexible, team-focused attitude with safety awareness.
• Willingness to multi-skill and continuously improve.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Maintenance Inspections (PMI) on schedule.
• Respond quickly to machinery breakdowns and minimise downtime.
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot efficiently.
• Maintain, inspect and improve electrical systems and site equipment.
• Support installation, commissioning and maintenance of machinery.
• Use CMMS for breakdown reporting and maintenance records.
• Communicate with production teams, engineers and management.
• Assist mechanical and facilities engineers when required.
• Source and order spare parts as needed.
• Liaise with machine manufacturers and suppliers.
• Support ongoing engineering improvement projects.
• Ensure smooth shift handovers and complete daily reports.
• Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical maintenance

Preventative maintenance

Health & Safety

Team player

Troubleshooting

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Limerick

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Shift Pattern: 07:00-15:00 / 15:00-23:00 (shorter day on Fridays)

We looking for a proactive and hands-on ElectricalMaintenance Engineerto join our engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in keeping production running smoothly through planned maintenance, rapid breakdown response, and continuous improvement activities across site.
You’ll be part of a committed engineering function delivering world-class support to operations, ensuring machinery performance, reliability and safety standards are maintained at all times.
The Role
Working across a rotating shift pattern, you will support production through a combination ofPlanned Preventative Maintenance (PMI), fault finding, breakdown response and project work.
You will work closely with machine operatives and colleagues across site to identify issues, improve efficiency and maintain high engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Maintenance Inspections (PMI) effectively and on schedule
• Respond quickly to machinery breakdowns and minimise downtime
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot in a logical, efficient manner
• Maintain, inspect and improve electrical systems and site equipment
• Support installation, commissioning and maintenance of machinery
• Use Shire CMMS for breakdown reporting, task completion and maintenance records
• Communicate effectively with production teams, engineers and management
• Assist mechanical and facilities engineers when required
• Source and order spare parts as needed
• Liaise with machine manufacturers and suppliers
• Support ongoing engineering improvement projects
• Ensure smooth shift handovers and complete daily reports
• Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a equipment maintenance / manufacturing / production engineering environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Good electrical maintenance knowledge (mechanical skills also beneficial)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment
• Flexible, positive and team-focused attitude
• Good understanding of Health & Safety standards
• Willingness to multi-skill and continuously improve