Industrial Electrician – Weekend Shifts, PLC & Maintenance

Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH; Killarney; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

End of Year Bonus

Pension Scheme

Service Pay

Early finish on a Friday

21 days annual leave

Job summary

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. in Ireland is seeking an Electrician for a two-year fixed-term contract reporting to the Electrical Foreman.

The ideal candidate is motivated, dependable and able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining safety, quality and clear communication. You will perform electrical maintenance, fault finding, preventative maintenance, inspections, and support installation projects on motors, drives, PLCs and related systems.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with industrial maintenance experience.
• Able to read electrical schematics and machine documentation to support fault-finding and development of machine knowledge.
• Experience in testing, inspection, and compliance.
• Proficient with Outlook, Excel, SharePoint and CAFM systems.
• Willing to work weekends 06:30–18:30 on Fri, Sat and Sun.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance, fault finding and repairs on machinery.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Carry out inspections, testing and safety checks.
• Support installation, commissioning, upgrades and modification projects where required.
• Work on AC/DC motors, control circuits, sensors, drives, PLC systems, and LV/HV installations.
• Cable sizing, installation, glanding, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports, while maintaining KPIs.
• Support continuous improvement and assist in training apprentices.
• Liaise with operators, supervisors, and colleagues to complete work effectively.
• Work independently while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and housekeeping.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Schematic interpretation

Automation knowledge

Safety awareness

Weekend availability

Education

Qualified electrician (industrial maintenance)

Tools

Outlook

Excel

SharePoint

CAFM systems

PLC/CNC knowledge

Robotics knowledge

Job description

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. in Ireland is seeking an Electrician for a two-year fixed-term contract reporting to the Electrical Foreman.

The ideal candidate is motivated, dependable and able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining safety, quality and clear communication. You will perform electrical maintenance, fault finding, preventative maintenance, inspections, and support installation projects on motors, drives, PLCs and related systems.