Electrical Panel Builder – Food Processing, Travel Covered

Sapien Engineering; Sligo; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Tools and PPE provided

All travel and accommodation covered

Job summary

Sapien Engineering is seeking a trade-qualified Electrician to join its Grange workshop in Co. Sligo, building and wiring bespoke electrical control panels for food processing machinery.

The role involves reading drawings, assembling components and performing rigorous testing to ensure quality. The position is workshop-based, five days per week, with occasional site installations and travel to the UK/Europe.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Electrician required.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Strong practical skills in electrical assembly and wiring.
• Experience with testing: continuity, insulation resistance, functional tests.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble and wire bespoke electrical control panels, MCCs and distribution boards.
• Install and terminate electrical components (contactors, relays, breakers, drives, PLCs, HMIs).
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and panel layouts.
• Carry out electrical testing and document results.
• Identify and report discrepancies with drawings; work with engineering to resolve.

Skills

Trade-qualified Electrician

Read electrical drawings

Electrical assembly

Electrical testing

Multimeters / insulation testers

Full driving licence

Willingness to travel

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Sapien Engineering is seeking a trade-qualified Electrician to join its Grange workshop in Co. Sligo, building and wiring bespoke electrical control panels for food processing machinery.

The role involves reading drawings, assembling components and performing rigorous testing to ensure quality. The position is workshop-based, five days per week, with occasional site installations and travel to the UK/Europe.