Fitter / Electrical Technician

Recruitment Partnership Ireland; Portumna; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in County Galway is offering a Fitter/Electrical Technician position. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintenance tasks, meeting efficiency targets, and ensuring safe operations. You should possess a relevant qualification and at least two years of experience in maintenance, alongside strong technical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years maintenance experience.
• Strong overall knowledge of industrial machinery.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned maintenance jobs for the shift.
• Meet electrical/mechanical efficiency targets.
• Identify risks and opportunities regarding breakdowns.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Self-motivated

Problem identification and solution implementation

Education

Relevant Trade qualification or Engineering Degree

Job description

About the job Fitter / Electrical Technician

Role Definition:

• Fitter/Electrical Technician is responsible for the completion of assigned Preventative Maintenance work.
• Lead role in meeting plant electrical/mechanical efficiency KPIs.
• Key part of the engineering team in providing a top-class service to the running of the plant.

Budget Responsibility:

• Take into consideration the overall Engineering / Maintenance budget when carrying out jobs.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the completion of assigned maintenance jobs for the shift.
• Play a leading role in the delivery of electrical/mechanical efficiency targets for the site.
• Proactive in determining risks and opportunities with regard to breakdowns, root cause analysis, etc
• Ensure all tasks are carried out safely and in accordance with company policies and regulations.
• Provide a keen focus on the overall site requirements from the perspective of production, NPD, trials, etc
• Carry out equipment modifications where necessary. Be proactive in bringing forward ideas as to what could be done to improve efficiencies and drive performance.
• Will be required to provide line cover on occasion during the production run.
• Focus on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in training any new members of the Engineering / Maintenance team or upskilling current members.
• Work as part of project teams where required.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a relevant Trade qualification and/or a relevant Engineering Degree.

At least 2 years maintenance experience.

Knowledge

Strong overall knowledge of the Industrial machinery.

Knowledgeable in carrying out PM tasks as outlined in the maintenance program.

Be able to demonstrate hands-on experience of dealing with manufacturing equipment from a maintenance perspective.

Good knowledge of the production process.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Need to be self motivated and work on own imitative

Ability to proactively identify potential problems identifies solutions, evaluate these and implement in a timely manner.