Electrical Maintenance Technician - Evening Shift, Flexible

NexVentur; Galway; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

NexVentur is seeking a Maintenance Technician with an electrical background for the evening shift (2pm - 10pm, flexible). The role focuses on safe, effective maintenance, repair and replacement of factory equipment to maximise plant efficiency while upholding high safety and quality standards.

Key duties include preventative and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, process improvements, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve operational goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance or similar technical role.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with plant equipment, systems, and maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on plant equipment and site infrastructure.
• Diagnose faults, perform repairs, and implement improvements to minimise downtime.
• Analyse business and operational needs, contributing ideas for improved processes and efficiencies.
• Assess materials, conduct trials, and evaluate finished products against specifications.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to support operational goals.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, efficiency gains, and cost reduction.
• Ensure plant processes operate within defined capabilities and specifications.
• Contribute to and support key projects, ensuring sustainability and successful implementation.
• Assist in developing and maintaining manufacturing and process documentation.
• Participate in design, specification, and verification of plant and equipment upgrades.
• Monitor equipment performance and provide feedback for ongoing improvements.
• Liaise regularly with planning and maintenance teams to optimise maintenance scheduling.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed to required standards and within agreed timelines.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with all procedures and documentation requirements.
• Adhere to all health & safety legislation, company policies, and best practices.
• Assess the impact of changes and support implementation using appropriate change management approaches.
• Monitor and control maintenance-related costs, including parts, stock, and contracted services.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all business and personal information.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment at all times.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Plant equipment knowledge

Job description

NexVentur is seeking a Maintenance Technician with an electrical background for the evening shift (2pm - 10pm, flexible). The role focuses on safe, effective maintenance, repair and replacement of factory equipment to maximise plant efficiency while upholding high safety and quality standards.

Key duties include preventative and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, process improvements, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve operational goals.