Electrical Technician

CEL Critical Power Ltd.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CEL Critical Power Limited is seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to join our production team in Dublin. Reporting to a Production Supervisor, you will perform electrical assembly, wiring and fault finding on switchgear and critical power equipment to the highest standards of quality and safety.

The role offers full training and progression within the company, with a 39-hour week, 23 days annual leave, and a competitive hourly rate of €18.74.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical assembly, panel building or switchgear manufacturing.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Physically able to stand, bend and lift up to 23 kg.
• Commitment to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety procedures and use tools safely.
• Read schematics to build switchgear panels.
• Perform wiring, cable termination and labelling.
• Assemble sub-assemblies and busbar components.
• Identify and rectify electrical faults and non-conformances.
• Maintain quality, torque, alignment and finish standards.
• Keep workspace clean and audit-ready.
• Assist with packing finished products for shipment.
• Support other departments as required.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Panel building

Fault finding

Wiring practices

Schematics reading

EHS awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Job description

Electrical Technician

Employer: CEL Critical Power Limited

Location of Employment: CEL, 4056 Kingswood Business Campus, Dublin 24, D24 TP08

Remuneration: €18.74 per hour, 39-hour week (€38,005 per annum)

Hours of Work: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday (shift patterns may apply depending on production requirements)

Annual Leave: 23 days per year

Job Description

CEL Critical Power Limited is seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to join our production team. Reporting to a Production Supervisor, the successful candidate will carry out electrical assembly, wiring and fault-finding on switchgear and critical power equipment to the highest standards of quality and safety, meeting specified targets and reporting all issues as required by CEL. Full training will be provided to allow progression within the role.

Main Duties

• Comply with CEL's Environmental, Health and Safety procedures at all times, including safe use of hand tools and electrical instrumentation.
• Perform manual handling tasks safely, including lifting and moving components (up to 23 kg).
• Read and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and general assembly drawings to build switchgear panels and sub-assemblies.
• Carry out wiring, cable termination, cable stripping and labelling in accordance with wiring regulations and company standards.
• Assemble and install electrical sub-assemblies including wire harnesses, panel plates, control circuits and busbar/copper assemblies.
• Identify, diagnose and rectify electrical faults, non-conformances or build issues, escalating to the Supervisor or QA team where required.
• Follow all company Quality Control procedures and work instructions, completing tasks to defined build quality, torque, alignment and finish standards.
• Maintain a right-first-time mindset to reduce rework and defects.
• Maintain a clean, organised and audit-ready workstation, ensuring scrap and waste materials are stored safely prior to collection.
• Support the wrapping and preparation of finished products for shipment.
• Assist in other departments as required, and undertake any other duties within associated departments as requested by the Production Supervisor.

Experience / Skills Required

• Proven experience in an electrical assembly, panel building, or switchgear manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical wiring practices and fault-finding techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and mechanical assembly drawings.
• Strong EHS and housekeeping awareness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-organised, self-motivated and able to multi-task.
• Willingness to learn and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a physically active role (standing, bending, lifting).